The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is rumored to feature a flat-screen variant with a lower price tag. Talks circulated after what was believed to be a flat screen version of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 surfaced on TENAA.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Specifications
GSM Arena stated that the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is the current flagship smartphone of the Chinese brand, which garnered good reviews for its high-powered specifications and reliable performance. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 features a dual-curved 5.7-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 includes a Snapdragon 821 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, a 22-megapixel rear camera, an 8-megapixel front shooter, and a 4070mAh battery. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 was made so well that it could be pitted against the Apple iPhone 7, Samsung Galaxy S7 and Meizu Pro 6S, among others.
The dual-curved screen is one of its most popular features, which also significantly increases the overall price. Users were hoping that the company would unveil a flat screen Xiaomi Mi Note 2 that may be cheaper than its $622 counterpart.
Rumors Shot Down
Phone Arena said that the flat screen version of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is said to feature the same hardware specifications, except for the display, which explains its supposed lower price. However, ZangZhiyuan, Xiaomi marketing director, wrote on the company's official blog that they were not developing a flat screen variant of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2.
On the contrary, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 fans remain optimistic that the company will launch a more affordable version of the product. It may include less-powerful but decent components and launch in 2017. For those comparing flagship phones, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is actually competitively priced.
Xiaomi may also have more great phones ready to launch in the coming months. More updates and details on the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 are expected soon.
