Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs vivo V80 FE
vivo V80 FE wins narrowly over Xiaomi Mi Note 2 — 6.9 overall against 6.0. vivo V80 FE has the bigger battery — 7,000 mAh against 4,070 mAh.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.
vivo V80 FE: Based on announced specs — scored in 8 categories.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2
6.0/ 10 — Average
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Full specs & detailsOverall winner

vivo V80 FE
6.9/ 10 — Average
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 | vivo V80 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Turbo (4 nm) |
| Display | 5.7″ · OLED | 6.59″ · OLED · 120 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP wide (f/1.9, OIS, 1/1.56") |
| Battery | 4,070 mAh · 18W charging | 7,000 mAh · 90W charging |
| RAM / Storage | 6GB / 128GB | 8GB / 256GB |
Which is better?
- vivo V80 FE wins narrowly over Xiaomi Mi Note 2 — 6.9 overall against 6.0.
- vivo V80 FE takes 4 of the 6 categories both phones are scored in.
- vivo V80 FE has the bigger battery — 7,000 mAh against 4,070 mAh.
- vivo V80 FE gives you the larger screen — 6.6 inches against 5.7 inches.
- vivo V80 FE charges faster — 90W wired against 18W.
Category scores
| Category | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 | vivo V80 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4.3 | 6.1Better |
| Display | 7.4 | 8.0Better |
| Battery | 5.8 | 8.8Better |
| Design & Build | 7.2Better | 6.2 |
| Software | 6.0Tie | 6.0Tie |
| Audio | 6.5 | 6.9Better |
| Camera | — | 6.5 |
| Call Quality | — | 6.2 |
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Reasons to consider
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
- Lighter body (166 g vs 201 g)
vivo V80 FE
- Faster charging (90W vs 18W)
- More storage (256 GB vs 128 GB)
- Bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 4,070 mAh)
- More RAM (8 GB vs 6 GB)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 | vivo V80 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Announced |
| Release date | Nov 2016 | — |
| Expected release window | — | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2 | Android 17, OriginOS 7 |
| Chipset (as published) | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Turbo (4 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| vivo V80 FE wins clearly on Performance (4.3 vs 6.1) | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 6 GB RAM + 64 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Card slot | None | None |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 5.7″ | 6.59″ |
| Resolution | 1,080 × 1,920 pixels | 1,260 × 2,750 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3,000 nits |
| vivo V80 FE wins narrowly on Display (7.4 vs 8.0) | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 4,070 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 90W |
| vivo V80 FE wins clearly on Battery (5.8 vs 8.8) | ||
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 77.3 × 7.6 mm | 157.8 × 74.5 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 166 g | 201 g |
| Materials | Glass, Aluminium | Glass, Plastic |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Colours | — | Chill Green, Sparkling Gold |
| Xiaomi Mi Note 2 wins clearly on Design & Build (7.2 vs 6.2) | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | — | Stereo |
| Camera | ||
| Front cameras | 22.5 MP (f/2) | 50 MP wide (f/2) |
| Rear cameras | — | 50 MP wide (f/1.9, OIS, 1/1.56") · 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.1) |
| Video (max) | — | 4K |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass |
| Fingerprint | — | Optical (under-display) |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | — | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Main Camera · Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Ring-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 22.5 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0m, PDAF | 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), AF |
| Connectivity · Radio | No | No |
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