In the modern days, there are many devices which have been a part of one’s life now. Since the evolution of the technology of Android, the smartphones have seen constant updating. There are many companies in the field of manufacturing, but with the entry of Xiaomi, the scenario of the mobile market has completely changed. The Chinese telecom leader has doubtlessly driven the market to a different direction. It was previously in the field of consumer electronics but keeping the expansion of the business in mind; the operators decided to launch various smartphones. Understanding the user needs and limitations, it has launched some excellent devices, which proved much beneficial to the users. That is why with every new model launch, the company has got additional client base, which strengthened the market share of the company.
This Beijing-based smartphone manufacturer has today proven a big challenge to the mobile leaders such as Samsung and Apple also. The company has MI series in its lap that has got huge success in the market. The features of this device are such which usually the buyers of premium segment devices were only getting. Those who wanted to have these features in a budget phone were not able to have them, but Xiaomi offered it in budget devices also, and hence, those buyers who wanted quality features in medium range device turned to this brand. The company is going to launch one more amazing device Xiaomi MI Note2, in coming days that is on 15 June 2017. The device is yet to be launched but the features of the same are disclosed which have made buyers to wait for launching of the same. As per the market experts, this power packed device will also get a grand welcome in the Indian market and force the rivals to reset their marketing and production strategies. There are some price comparison sites where the potential buyers can check the feature and compare it with the leading devices in the market from different brands. This can help one check the price and features of the device and decide which device he wants to go for.
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Display and Screen
The device will be available with typical architecture of the brand and amazing look. It will have a screen size of 5.7 inch, and hence the users who love to use big devices will love to get on it. It will be available in two colours which are Glacier Silver and Piano Black which look much professional while using in front of others. It will be a dual SIM device with GSM+GSM operation.
The dimensions of the device are 156.2×77.3×7.3 mm which makes it look trendy and stylish. The weight of the device is only 166 gm which is much below than the average smartphones in the market, and hence the users can easily carry the device.
The best feature of this device is the front and back of the case are made of aluminium which makes it sturdier. It will accommodate two Nano SIMs. The screen resolution is 1440×2560 pixels, and the pixel density of this device is 515 PPI.
Camera
For a smartphone, the camera is an important aspect and buyer looks at its first. This device has the back camera with 22.5 MP, and the front one is with 8 MP. Hence for those who love to keep on capturing the images this device is a perfect one. It has Exmor-RS CMOS sensor for better quality pictures and shoots. The dual colour LED flash with the primary camera helps much to have some excellent images. It has two shooting options which are continuous shooting and HDR mode. There are other features such as touch to focus, Auto flash, digital zoom, and face detection. There is no flash for the front camera.
Features
This phone has Android v6.0 which is known as Marshmallow. It is equipped with the quad-core 2.35 GHz Dual core Kryo and 2 GHz Dual core Kryo. It has 4 GB RAM with Adreno 530 Graphic. The architecture of this device is 64-bit, and the chipset it has got is Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro. The surprise about this device is it does not have FM radio. There are other sensors such as gyroscope, compass, accelerometer, light sensor, and proximity sensor.
Storage and Battery
As far as the storage is concerned the device has 64 GB internal memory, but there is no provision for expandable memory which is a disappointing factor for those who want to have more memory. However, as the device supports the OTG, one can use the pen drive with the device.
This device has 4070 mAh Li-polymer battery with the facility of quick charging that can be much useful for the users who have to deal with phone each and every moment.
Connectivity options
The device has numerous connectivity options such as 2G, 3G, and 4G. There are Wi-Fi and mobile hotspot features as well as Dual Nano SIMs for mobile data. There is also Bluetooth v4.2 for easy exchange of data and images as well as songs and videos. It also has NFC facility for the easy access. There is GPS with A-GPS and Glonass.
Price
This smartphone will be available in India at the price of Rs27990, which makes it in the lower premium segment. The users in this segment love to have a high memory, which the device does not offer. However, it offers the OTG support, and hence the users can store the data externally but access the same on the device.
Verdict
There are excellent features in Xiaomi MI Note2 that are loved by the users in the routine life. Easy navigation and beautiful device, as well as battery backup, are some of the key areas that attract the buyers. The ease of data and OTG support makes it much attractive in the premium as well as a lower premium segment. However, it will take few days to say whether the device will be a huge hit or average at this stage, and hence, let the time only solve this mystery after the launch of the device. Considering the brand and its image, there is hardly any doubt about the success of the device, and hence in the near future, the rivals will also have to change their marketing and branding policies.
