Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Apple iPad Air 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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9.7"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Triple-core
7340
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum body, glass front |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Model | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) |
Other model names | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek Octa), Xiaomi Hongmi Note 3 (2015617) | iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6 |
Country or region available | China | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Apple |
Release date | 11/27/2015 | 10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014 |
Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) |
Weight | 164 grams (5.74 ounces) | 444 grams (15.54 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 9.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 264 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
System version | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | iOS 8.0 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | iPadOS 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm) | 64bit: Apple A8X (20nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz | PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark X: 29753 |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (26GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 64GB (54GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | 2015611 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 2015617 version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | 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) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | 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 | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 7340 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 25 hours (1 days) | 10 hours |
Standby | 264 hours (11 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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 | โข Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold โข Xiaomi MIUI 7.0 | โข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold โข Retina display โข Oleophobic coating โข AirDrop file sharing โข iCloud service โข iCloud Keychain โข FaceTime HD |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
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 |