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Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim) 09Points
Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) Compare Nokia 3 X
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 (Dual-Sim)} 9 Advantages Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim) vs Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
+16GB (10GB available)11%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (9GB available)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)4%
Thinner
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
2650 mAhvs+3000 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
27 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
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📱 Model features

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
ModelNokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Other model namesNokia 3 Dual-sim红繳5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		China
China
BrandNokiaXiaomi
Release date3/1/201710/1/2017
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 143.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.65 in)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)
Weightfeature not registered137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)		Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)		LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Âľm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2650 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver, Copper
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• 450 nits display brightness
• VoLTE		• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue
• Aluminum body
• MIUI 8.5

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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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