Xiaomi Mi Note 2 release date is fast approaching. Since it is pegged to come with dual-edge curved screen and cheap pricing, it is being touted as Galaxy Note 7 by the rumor mill. Several leaked photos of the upcoming Xiaomi phablet have also surfaced.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Specifications, Features Indicate Three Variants
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is expected to be available in three variants, Gizmo China reported. The first variant will include 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB native storage and full HD screen.
The second model will arrive with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of RAM. It will support Quad HD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. It is being referred to as high-end version.
The third model will be packed with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It will be the first Xiaomi smartphone to house a dual-edge curved display like the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. It is being called Edge version.
All the three models are expected to house 5.7-inch screens. The Snapdragon 821 or 820 chipset will be powered all the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 variants. It is expected to arrive with Android 7.0 Nougat preinstalled, Phone Arena reported.
The high-end and Edge variants are expected to feature 12-megapixel dual cameras on their back panels. The standard version of the phone is expected to feature 16-megapixel rear shooter. Other common specs include a fingerprint reader, NFC, and 4,000 mAh battery.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Price, Release Date
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 release date has not been disclosed, but speculations indicate that it will be unveiled at the upcoming Xiaomi Summer Conference 2016. It is expected to be held in September or October this year.
As far as Xiaomi Mi Note 2 pricing is concerned, the 4 GB RAM model is expected to cost CNY 2,499 ($374). The 6 GB RAM models with 64 GB and 128 GB storage options will cost CNY 2,999 ($449) and CNY 3,499 ($524).
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Killer?
Samsung is the only mainstream smartphone company to launch a dual-edge curved display smartphone. The Galaxy Note 7 that has a curved smartphone has no major competitor. However, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 with its dual-edge curved, better specs and low pricing can be a real threat to the Galaxy Note 7.
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