Xiaomi Released a Smartphone with Flexible 5.7″ OLED-Display — Mi Note 2

“So far this is one of the best products we have made”, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun referred to its latest flagship model Xiaomi Mi Note 2. The first smartphone of the company to bear a flexible AMOLED-display, however, stays as traditional as possible: high-end camera, fingertip reader, slim body... Tech enthusiasts around the world have a lot to be excited about.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 features a 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. It covers 77.2 % of the front side and gives iPhone 7 Plus a pause with its 67.7 %. OLED-displays are very demanding in manufacturing. At the same time, they are brighter, reflect less light and consume not so much power.

Under the hood, there is an overwhelming Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor with maximum tactical frequency 2.35 GHz. This is the most powerful chipset Qualcomm has developed. Apart from smartphones, it has been used in unmanned aerial vehicles! Mi Note 2 will be available in several modifications: 4GB RAM + 64 GB and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 sports 2 cameras: the main camera uses 22.5 MP Sony IMX31 sensor, records video in 4K format and has a 3-axis digital image stabilization. The front selfie camera has an 8 MP IMX268 sensor and delivers good color accuracy.

High-power battery (4070 mAh) with a Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology is a perfect match for an active mobile user. USB Type-C port is used for charging and synchronization. Mi Note 2 supports 37 frequencies in LTE-standard which enables to travel with it around the world. AQSTIC HD Audio chip provides a studio sound.

3D glass covers front and back of the phone and the sides are framed with aluminum, which is also used in aerospace industry. The design is attractive and a softly rounded form allows the phone to sit comfortably in the hand. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has two color variations: blue-gray and black which gives a solid and sophisticated look.

The front panel contains the screen, front camera, and fingerprint sensor. Back side is taken only by 22.5 MP camera and dual LED-flash. The left side of the phone has a slot for Nano-SIM, and the right side has lock button and volume regulator. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 weighs 166 gram and its dimensions are 156.2×77.3×7.6 mm.

Analysts predict strong sales for Xiaomi Mi Note 2. And the misfortunes of its South Korean rival probably deserve a bit of the credit. A new smartphone will not disappoint those who will hop on the Xiaomi train.

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