Xiaomi Redmi 3 (2015815) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)
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27 Common items in both devices |
2GB LPDDR3 |
16GB (10GB available) |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
(back) 13MP |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
Model | Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Hongmi 3, Xiaomi Redmi 3 Dual Sim 2015815 | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek Octa), Xiaomi Hongmi Note 3 (2015611) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | China |
Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
Release date | 1/11/2016 | 11/27/2015 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.6 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in) | 76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in) |
Weight | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) | 164 grams (5.74 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2 (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 | 2015611 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 2015617 version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat4 2015611 version: TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) 2015617 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4100 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 29 hours (1.2 days) | 25 hours (1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 264 hours (11 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Dark Gray, Silver, Gold, Classic Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • Xiaomi MIUI 7.0 • Qualcomm Fast battery charging • PDAF technology on camera • Beidou GPS • nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot) | • Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold • Xiaomi MIUI 7.0 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi 3 (2015815) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |