Samsung Galaxy S6 vs. Xiaomi Mi Note Pro: Specifications, Features, Release Date And Price Comparison

The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S6 has reportedly garnered 15 million pre-orders thus far globally. Samsung has re-designed the predominantly plastic design seen in the Galaxy S5 with a right mix of metal and glass, complemented by cutting-edge specifications in the S6. Meanwhile, the incredible Xiaomi Mi Note Pro was unveiled not too long ago in January. However, this device will reportedly hit the store shelves by March-end. Readers who are interested in purchasing the brilliant Samsung Galaxy S6 or the impressive Xiaomi Mi Note Pro should check out this comparison of specifications, features and prices.

Galaxy S6 vs. Xiaomi Mi Note Pro: Display, Design And Size

The 2015 flagship Galaxy S6 features a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED screen, bundled with a 2K/Quad HD resolution of 1,440 x 2,560 pixels. And this display details translate to a killer pixel density of 577 ppi. The Xiaomi Mi Note Pro, on the other hand, sports a much-bigger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display but the screen resolution is same as the Samsung handset. And this translates to a pixel density of 515 ppi. Readers should note that, the higher the pixel density, the screen looks clearer and sharper to offer brilliant viewing experience.

When it comes to Galaxy S6 design, Samsung has seemingly opted for a brand new design philosophy in contrast to other Galaxy S line-up of smartphones. In hindsight, the South Korean tech giant has been continuously criticised for the plastic-looking Galaxy S flagships. Upon taking the feedback and criticism seriously, Samsung has re-invented itself in the design department with the new S6. Notably, the leather back panel seen in the Galaxy S5 has reportedly been replaced by glass material. Adding a cherry on top, the device features a metal frame surrounding the sides, analogous to the Galaxy Note 4. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S6 looks effortlessly superior and it is apparently more durable as well, Tech2 reports.

Moving on to the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro, this handset reportedly features an “all glass and metal trim design.” Xiaomi has apparently used 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 on the display, in addition to 3D Gorilla Glass 3 for the rear panel of the Note Pro. To top it off, a metal strap seemingly ties the aforesaid front and back glass panels together. Also, the glass fixture on the back panel is marginally curved on the edges. In general, the Mi Note Pro looks smooth, curved and refined offering premium look to the device and it is easy to hold, notes Android Headlines.

Speaking of size, the thickness and weight of the Xiaomi handset are 0.28-inch and 161 g respectively, whereas the S6 device is 0.27-inch thick and weighs 138 g. It is evident that, the flagship Galaxy S6 is extremely light when compared to the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro. However, the phones are almost same when it comes to thickness.

Galaxy S6 vs. Xiaomi Mi Note Pro: Hardware, Software And Memory

The Xiaomi Mi Note Pro is powered by a 64-bit, octa-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 810) processor, whereas the Samsung Galaxy S6 is powered by the octa-core (Samsung Exynos 7420) processor. While the Samsung device is backed by a good 3 GB of RAM, Xiaomi handset comes with a solid 4 GB RAM configuration.

From the software side, the S6 runs on the latest Android v5.0.2 Lollipop with TouchWiz UI, while the Mi Note Pro runs on Android v5.0.1 Lollipop with MIUI. Moreover, the Xiaomi phone offers 64 GB of storage space. The Samsung device, on the other hand, comes with 32 GB, 64 GB or 128 GB of built-in storage options. In any case, both the devices do not support expandable storage.

Galaxy S6 vs. Xiaomi Mi Note Pro: Camera And Battery

While the Galaxy S6 features a solid 16 MP rear-facing camera unit with LED flash, optical image stabilisation (OIS) and HDR, the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro settles for a 13 MP unit with dual-LED flash, OIS support and HDR. Additionally, there is a 4 MP secondary shooter in the Mi Note Pro, while the Galaxy S6 sports a 5 MP snapper with HDR support at the front as well.

When it comes to the battery configuration, the Mi Note Pro trumps the Galaxy S6 fair and square. The Galaxy S6 comes equipped with a non-removable Li-Ion 2,550 mAh unit, whereas the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro features a non-removable Li-Ion 3,000 mAh unit.

Galaxy S6 vs. Xiaomi Mi Note Pro: Additional Features

1. While the Samsung phone supports wireless charging option, the Xiaomi handset supports fast charging feature via the Quick Charge 2.0 technology. In addition to the standard connectivity options, both the phones support 4G LTE. Besides, the S6 supports NFC and Infrared port as well. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro is a dual-SIM handset, whereas the Galaxy S6 is a single-SIM phone.

2. While the Galaxy S6 features a Fingerprint sensor, the Xiaomi device doesn’t. Plus, the Samsung device supports the brand new payment system dubbed the Samsung Pay, which is analogous to the Apple Pay seen in the iPhone 6 models.

Galaxy S6 vs. Xiaomi Mi Note Pro: Price And Release Date

Speaking of Samsung Galaxy S6 price, the handset will apparently set the buyers back by a whopping $699 in the U.S. Plus, the Galaxy S6 release date is reportedly set for April 10. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro price pertaining to China is quoted to be 3,299 yuan, which roughly translates to $526. And moreover, the Mi Note Pro release date is set for end of March, notes PC Advisor.

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