Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge: Bargain bin

30 December 2016
A third installment is due in our Bargain bin series that aims to establish whether you're better off shelling top-dollar for a current big-name flagship or you'd be just as fine saving a few notes and opting for a more affordable alternative.

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  • 16 Dec 2021

Anonymous, 18 Jan 2017Get your facts correctly. Xiaomi was the brand that started... morenope
galaxy note edge was the first in 2014

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    • Anonymous
    • gNT
    • 18 Jan 2017

    Anonymous, 02 Jan 2017Mi Note 2 is not bad looking by any means but that's just b... moreGet your facts correctly. Xiaomi was the brand that started the curve display first with its mi note. Mi note 2 is built on that platform.

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      • AnonD-608498
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      • 17 Jan 2017

      Anonymous, 31 Dec 2016why? btw 7s plus isn't out yetTrue a typo, but as you know I meant the 7 and the point remains the same.

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        • 7kc
        • 05 Jan 2017

        Indian, 04 Jan 2017If I Want To Chose Between Them..... Then I Will Go For Xia... moreNiece

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          • 04 Jan 2017

          If I Want To Chose Between Them..... Then I Will Go For Xiaomi Mi Note 2.... Killer Look :)

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            • AnonD-614674
            • p85
            • 04 Jan 2017

            Not mentioned 'knock off' or 'copy' here? Why?
            Ooh ...wait....

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              • AnonD-614674
              • p85
              • 04 Jan 2017

              AnonD-614674, 03 Jan 2017'This $37 iPhone 6s Knockoff From China is Actually Pretty Legit'Why not 'barging bin' review about that?
              Can't wait.
              iPhone6s and iPhone7 are same design(as always)

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                • p85
                • 04 Jan 2017

                AnonD-614674, 03 Jan 2017'This $37 iPhone 6s Knockoff From China is Actually Pretty Legit'If you google this line, you'll see what i mean. It's article.

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                  • 03 Jan 2017

                  Imperator Neubaticus, 03 Jan 2017Unlike the blind fanboys, I acknowledge quality when I see ... moreMost reviews seem to show that it is good though. Not as good as a real flagship and has noticeable concessions, but overall a decent package that is quite compelling for the price conscious of us.

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                    • 03 Jan 2017

                    'This $37 iPhone 6s Knockoff From China is Actually Pretty Legit'

                      consumersmartphone, 03 Jan 2017What if that brand become one of most valuable brand in few... moreUnlike the blind fanboys, I acknowledge quality when I see it. Xiaomi is inferior tech after another and only its pricing salvages the continually lackluster and unreliable service it provides. It's nothing personal. Scores of reviews you would be responsible to scour for yourself consistently rate xiaomi flagships beneath the likes of samsung and apple in virtually every comparable aspect. Even the mi mix is a disappointment overall when you look at it beyond the marvels of the pseudo-bezelless feature it touts, no matter how impressive it may have initially looked. So please comment on data and facts, not personal jealousies.

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                        • K5u
                        • 03 Jan 2017

                        Imperator Neubaticus, 03 Jan 2017Xiaomi is a knock off brand, period. It's quality is on all... moreWhat if that brand become one of most valuable brand in few more years by now? what will you do? buy xiaomi too? hahahahaha I'm using iPhone, Samsung, and also xiaomi flagship, that quality is good as good as iPhone's and Samsung's flagship in many way. Live in life not dream bro, every phone have + and - , you decide what you want or need. Please comment base on data and fact, not jealous feeling.

                          Xiaomi is a knock off brand, period. It's quality is on all points inferior to the brands it blatantly plagiarizes. Go ahead and patronize a cheap knock off and sugarcoat it as bang for buck. In the long run, you'll get what you pay for.

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                            • consumersmartphone
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                            • 03 Jan 2017

                            NO NAME, 03 Jan 2017One Question ? - Why You Hate Chinese ? you Don't Know Tha... moreI believe he is jealous because almost everything is from china hahahaha

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                              • Anonymous
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                              • 03 Jan 2017

                              "realized that not only can the Galaxy S7 edge be quite expensive there, but also its prices vary wildly between sellers, color options, moon phase, and whatnot."

                              Try buying and importing this Mi Note 2. Plus the delivery charges and taxes. I bet it is more expensive than S7 edge thats available everywhere.

                                AnonD-77443, 02 Jan 2017I have a couple of issues with Xiaomi Phones (based on the ... moreLook for phone that have Global ROM official.
                                Mi Mix only got China ROM, and that problem of China ROM is bloated like TouchWiz...

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                                  • 03 Jan 2017

                                  AnonD-570683, 30 Dec 2016comparing with S7 Edge with a phone which is available with... moreOne Question ?
                                  - Why You Hate Chinese ? you Don't Know That Chinese is one Of the largest Manifacturer For A phone ?

                                    Anonymous, 02 Jan 2017How is Xiaomi when it comes to software updates and support... moreIts well supported....
                                    And I'm not so new owner of Xiaomi brand & very old owner of Samsung brand (S1 - S2 - Note2 - Note8.0 - Note3 - TabS 8.4 LTE)....
                                    I own 2 of them Xiaomi, one is 2yrs old (still updated, and currently in beta Nougat official) & one is shiny new Mi5s Plus.....

                                    The bloatware you said with so many ads is China ROM... The Global ROM is free of that.... I can assure you, the only bloat preinstalled is Google suite apps....
                                    No ads whatsoever like in China ROM.... Unlike very heavy bloated TouchWiz....

                                    The experience of using MIUI 8 is close to stock.... simpler than touchwiz....

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                                      • Anonymous
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                                      • 02 Jan 2017

                                      How is Xiaomi when it comes to software updates and supporting a phone for many years? Not being ignorant, just curious. I've always avoided these Chinese brands because of the bad stereotype of them not getting software updates or being pre-loaded with malware.

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 02 Jan 2017

                                        can't compare the original with a copycat