Xiaomi Mi Note

Overview

The Xiaomi Mi Note offers premium hardware with a very robust software experience that many phablet users would enjoy, and it is quite unfortunate that there are no plans for an official US release.

-- As reviewed by Android Authority

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 32 expert reviews

Excellent:

16
Good:

14
Average:

1
Bad:

1

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Last revision on December 24, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Refined steel and glass design
MIUI looks great
Impressively a 13 megapixel camera with optical image stabilization

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lacks microSD slot
Not for US consumption
Premium price

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Expert reviews and ratings

By gizchina.com on July 18, 2015 88

With the exception of the extremely slippery back there is nothing to complain about with the Xiaomi Mi Note in my experience. There was a bug in an earlier version of Gmail which would close the app when trying to view mail from all your mail boxes but...

By Good Gear Guide on July 10, 2015 90

There was a time when Xiaomi was considered some ancillary brand knocking off designs from Apple. That time is history as the Mi Note stands testament to Xiaomi's unique identity and the contributions it has to make in the smartphone market.The Mi Note...

By 91mobiles.com on March 25, 2015 90

The Mi Note features a nice set of features offering functionality and utility. the build quality offered by the device is amazing, and there are barely any flaws in the design. While the price at which the company has made the device available in the...

By Pocketnow on March 18, 2015 83

At the end of the day, what you're left slipping into your pocket is a good phone, built with great materials, for a good/great price – depending on where you live in the world. It's a great phone to hold in your hand and it stands out in a crowd....

By Android Authority on March 13, 2015 90

The Xiaomi Mi Note offers premium hardware with a very robust software experience that many phablet users would enjoy, and it is quite unfortunate that there are no plans for an official US release.

By The Verge on February 26, 2015 80

More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the...

By CNET Australia on January 24, 2015 80

The Mi Note showcases Xiaomi's top-class potential to the world -- it's just a shame so few outside Asia will get to see...

By CNET UK on January 23, 2015 80

The Mi Note showcases Xiaomi's top-class potential to the world -- it's just a shame so few outside Asia will get to see...

By cnet on January 23, 2015 80

The Mi Note showcases Xiaomi's top-class potential to the world -- it's just a shame so few outside Asia will get to see...

By xiaomitoday.com on January 07, 2016

The leading Asian smartphone brand, Xiaomi, strives to keep the position on the market by providing exquisite devices at affordable prices, and always take a step ahead of the competition. Their product line is extensive, and they strive to maintain the...

By mashable.com on March 21, 2015

What's tall, thin and has a nice curved back?I'm not talking about a supermodel. I'm talking about Xiaomi's flagship Mi Note smartphone. The hottest Chinese company on the planet with a $46 billion valuation is eating Samsung's lunch and gunning for...

By androidheadlines.com on March 17, 2015

This was the first time I really got to use a Xiaomi smartphone in depth. I had used the Xiaomi Mi4 before, but I didn't use it that long as I was busy with other reviews at the time. I have to say, I came away pretty impressed and excited. I'm...

By 91mobiles.com on March 11, 2015

“The best and the worst of the shiny new Xiaomi Mi Note with the help of pictures”It is easy to confuse the new Xiaomi Mi Note with the budget Redmi Note because of similar sounding names, and but this is where the similarities end. The Mi Note is a...

By Gizmodo on March 02, 2015

You've probably never heard of the Xiaomi Mi Note. You can't buy one in the US or in Australia. You should read this story anyhow. It's about a smartphone — a really good smartphone — but it's also about the future of personal electronics. You care...

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Xiaomi Mi Note

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Price: $158

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