Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime vs. iPhone 6: Which one is the better smartphone?
Xiaomi made waves after it released two Redmi Note 2 smartphones just a few days ago. Now, with Apple set to release its next handset, consumers cannot help but compare the Redmi Note 2 Prime with the iPhone 6.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 was expected, but fans were greeted with a pleasant surprise in the form of the newly released Redmi Note 2 Prime on August 13. Not surprisingly, this new device is now being pitted against new large-screen smartphones including the iPhone 6, according to Jewo City.
In a previous Christian Post report, the Redmi Note 2 Prime's specs have been compared with those of the iPhone 6. Xiaomi, which is considered as the "Apple of China," is known to produce devices that look like iPhones.
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The Redmi Note 2 Prime is a more advanced version of the Redmi Note 2. The former has a 2.2-gigahertz chip, 2 GB RAM, and 32 GB storage. The new phone, which has a 5.5-inch full-HD display, is available in 16 GB and 32 GB variants, iDigital Times reports.
The new Xiaomi phone boasts of a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera, plus a 3,060 mAh removable battery. The device, which runs on the Android 5.1 Lollipop, has GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Redmi Note 2 Prime costs $155.
The iPhone 6 definitely has a smaller screen, which measures 4.7 inches in height. It has an A8 chip, 1 GB RAM, and 16 GB to 128 GB storage. The Apple device boasts of an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 1.2-megapixel front camera, Techno Buffalo states.
However, the iPhone 6 wins a bit over the Redmi Note 2 Prime because it has NFC connectivity, which its Xiaomi competitor lacks. Other iPhone 6 features that are not available in Redmi Note 2 Prime include Touch ID Fingerprint Scanner, Voice over LTE, and WiFi calling. The Apple device costs around $649.
With its higher midrange specs and very affordable price, the Redmi Note 2 Prime appears to be a worthy competitor for the iPhone 6.
