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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite X Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) 22Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)

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Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)} 22 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) vs Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR
+32GB (26GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)11%
Thinner
vs9.69 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+401 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.5"38%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh167%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)37%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
 
ModelRedmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Other model namesRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek Octa), Xiaomi Hongmi Note 3 (2015617)Galaxy S2 Lite i9070, Galaxy S Advance
Country or region availableChina
China
Brazil
Brazil
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date11/27/20154/1/2012
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.69 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in)63 x 123.2 millimeters (2.48 x 4.85 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6200 MP4 700MhzARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (6GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network2015611 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
2015617 version:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
2015611 version:
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
2015617 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB535151VU
Battery capacity4000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)7.3 hours
Standby264 hours (11 days)550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold
• Xiaomi MIUI 7.0
• Colors: Black, White
• Curved glass Contour Display
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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