Released in November 2016, Mi Note 2 is one of the best Chinese phones ever. It comes with high-end specs such as 6GB of RAM, a stunning 22.5MP cam, a 4070mAh cell and more. However, there are many Xiaomi Mi Note 2 rivals in the market. Let’s check them out!

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom

The first name that comes to mind when we create the list of Xiaomi Mi Note 2 rivals is Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom. Available in Navy Black, Glacier Silver and Rose Gold, it sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display, and a Snapdragon 625 2.0GHz octa-core under the hood. As for memory, the phone offers 4GB RAM and 32/64/128GB ROM which is expandable up to 256GB via SIM 2 slot.

The device is equipped with amazing dual 12MP f/1.7 cameras on the rear and a 13MP f/2.0 front camera for that special selfie. Furthermore, it is powered by a mammoth non-removable 5000mAh battery and runs on Android Marshmallow. Price: $770 ~ RM. 3406

Nokia 6

Announced in January 2017, Nokia 6 is also one of the best Xiaomi Mi Note 2 rivals right now. The Nokia 6 specs come with a 5.5-inch FHD IPS LCD display with 1080 x 1920 pixels. It packs a Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 and Adreno 505 with 4GB of RAM. It owns 64GB of ROM which is expandable up to 256GB. The Nokia 6 cameras will offer you a 16 MP rear shooter with an 8MP front snapper. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with a decent battery power of 3000mAh non-removable. Price: $250 ~ RM. 1106

Vivo V5 Plus

Here comes the Vivo V5 Plus as third in this list of toughest Xiaomi Mi Note 2 rivals. The Vivo V5 Plus specs deliver a 5.5-inch Full HD with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 and Adreno 506 with 4GB of RAM. It works on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with a battery power of 3160mAh. The V5 Plus offers 64GB of native storage which cannot be expanded. The Vivo V5 Plus cameras come with 16MP primary and a Dual 20 MP + 8 MP front shooter for selfies lovers. Price: $420~ RM. 1858

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro

Another tough Xiaomi Mi Note 2 rival is Samsung’s device coming with a 6-inch, super-AMOLED and Full HD display. The Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, is powered by a Qualcomm SnapDragon 653 mobile processor and features a powerful battery with a capacity of powerful 4000mAh. In addition, a fingerprint sensor, 6GB RAM + expandable 64GB, 16MP cameras on the rear and front are parts of further great specs. Price: $490~ RM. 2167

Oppo F3 Plus

This phone is the last one of 5 best Xiaomi Mi Note 2 rivals. It is also not released yet and will come with a 6-inch Full HD IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. F3 Plus will be powered by a Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 and Adreno 510 with 6GB RAM. In terms of photography, the Oppo F3 Plus cameras will sport a 16MP on the rear and a dual 16 MP + 8 MP front shooter. Other specs include expandable 64GB of ROM, a 4000mAh battery cell and Android Marshmallow OS. Price: $450 ~ RM. 2028

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 rivals

Those are the toughest Xiaomi Mi Note 2 rivals in the market. They come with many great specs like octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, and 4000mAh battery. So, which one is your favorite?