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Galaxy Note II vs Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
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Samsung · 2012

Galaxy Note II

Galaxy Note II
61/ 100
Launch MSRP$650 USD
Xiaomi · 2014

Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)

Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)
61/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Galaxy Note II BETTER THAN Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)?

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Galaxy Note IIWinner 🏆
Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORGalaxy NoteXiaomi Mi4LEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery Capacity3,100 mAh3,080 mAh+3,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging5WStandard25W Max
Main Camera Sensor8 MPN/A48 MP
Screen Display Size5.5"5"5.5"
Chassis Weight183g149g149g Lightest

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy Note II:
  • $9349 lower launch MSRP ($650 vs $9999)
  • Larger 3,100 mAh battery capacity (+20 mAh more capacity)
  • 8MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo):
  • 34g lighter chassis (149g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • 5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationGalaxy Note IIXiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy Note II Wins Display
Screen Type & TechHD Super AMOLEDColor IPS TFT LCD display
Screen Size5.5"5"
Resolution & Density1280x720 (267 ppi)1080x1920 (441 ppi)
Refresh Rate60 Hz ProMotion60 Hz
Brightness350 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy Note II Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 4.1Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory2 GB LPDDR3 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage16GB / 32GB / 64GB16GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy Note II Wins Camera
Primary Camera8 MP, f/2.6N/A
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens1.9 MP, f/2.6N/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mmN/A
Weight183 g149 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedNot certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Galaxy Note II Wins Battery
Battery Capacity3,100 mAh3,080 mAh
Wired Fast Charging5W wired fast chargingN/A
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth4.0Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedMicro-USB 2.0USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$650Price on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy Note II edges ahead with a BeastScore of 60.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy Note II ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 60/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy Note II:
Significantly larger display: 5.5" vs max 5" for media & multitasking · Brighter screen: 350 nits peak vs 0 nits
When to buy Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo):
Lighter body: 149g (34g lighter in hand)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy Note II vs Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)

Which phone is better: Galaxy Note II or Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)?

Galaxy Note II leads with an overall BeastScore of 60.8/100 compared to Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo) (60.8/100), driven by advantages in Significantly larger display: 5.5" vs max 5" for media & multitasking and Brighter screen: 350 nits peak vs 0 nits.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy Note II and Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)?

Galaxy Note II is equipped with a 5.5-inch display and 3100 mAh battery, while Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo) features a 5-inch display and 3080 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy Note II and Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy Note II scores 60/100 in camera performance, while Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo) scores 60/100.

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