Xiaomi Mi Mix vs Xiaomi Mi Note

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Mi Note: 48 g lighter

    Mi Mix:
    209 g
    Mi Note:
    161 g
  • Width

    Mi Note: 4.3 mm narrower

    Mi Mix:
    81.9 mm
    Mi Note:
    77.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Mi Note: 0.7 in smaller diagonal

    Mi Mix:
    6.4 in
    Mi Note:
    5.7 in
  • Chipset

    Mi Mix:
    Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
    Mi Note:
    Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    Mi Note: 0.9 mm thinner

    Mi Mix:
    7.9 mm
    Mi Note:
    7 mm
  • Height

    Mi Note: 3.7 mm shorter

    Mi Mix:
    158.8 mm
    Mi Note:
    155.1 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Mi Mix

    Height:
    158.8 mm +3.7 mm versus Mi Note
    Width:
    81.9 mm +4.3 mm versus Mi Note
    Depth:
    7.9 mm +0.9 mm versus Mi Note
  2. 2. Mi Note

    Height:
    155.1 mm
    Width:
    77.6 mm
    Depth:
    7 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Mi Mix

    209 g

    +48 g versus Mi Note

  2. 2. Mi Note

    161 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Mi Mix

    Screen diagonal:
    6.4 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    17:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    109.3 cm²
  2. 2. Mi Note

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    89.6 cm²

Mi Mix has approximately 22% more rectangular screen area than Mi Note.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Mi Mix, Mi Note, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMi MixMi Note
16 GB Unknown 3 GB RAM
64 GB Unknown 3 GB RAM
Mi Mix: Original memory entry

256 GB · 6 GB RAM 128 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Mi Mix

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

2. Mi Note

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Mi Mix

    4400 mAh

    +1400 mAh versus Mi Note

  2. 2. Mi Note

    3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Mi Mix2. Mi Note

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi Mix, Mi Note.
SpecificationMi MixMi Note
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 158.8 Х 81.9 Х 7.9 mm
  • 155.1 Х 77.6 Х 7 mm
Weight
  • 209 g
  • 161 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.4" inch
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2040 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 256 GB
  • 6 GB RAM 128 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
  • 16/64 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4400 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo); MIUI 10
  • Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
  • upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi Mix, Mi Note.
SpecificationMi MixMi Note
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 108.7 cm2
  • 89.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 17:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 83.6%
  • 74.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 362 PPI
  • 386 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi Mix, Mi Note.
SpecificationMi MixMi Note
Rear camera, main
  • 16 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/3''
  • 1.0µm
  • PDAF
  • 13 MP
  • OIS
  • AF
  • f/2.0
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 4 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 4 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/3''
  • 2µm
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Mi Mix, Mi Note.
SpecificationMi MixMi Note
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x2.19 GHz Kryo)
  • Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 530
  • Adreno 330
Antutu 7 score *
  • 157822
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 1749
  • 928
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 3882
  • 2128
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 6859
  • 2038
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 335
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 789
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi Mix, Mi Note.
SpecificationMi MixMi Note
Release date
  • 2016
  • October
  • 2015
  • January
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Black
  • White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 390 EUR
  • 190 EUR
Body build
  • Front glass
  • ceramic frame
  • back
  • Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 3)
  • aluminum frame
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi Mix, Mi Note.
SpecificationMi MixMi Note
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Mi Mix, Mi Note.
SpecificationMi MixMi Note
Radio
  • No
  • No
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Mi Mix, Mi Note.
SpecificationMi MixMi Note
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0)
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)