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Nokia N8 vs Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N8 vs Xiaomi Mi 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
24Points Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) Compare Nokia N8 X
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

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!

N8} 5 Advantages Nokia N8 vs Mi 3 (16GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
+16GB23%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
680MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)59%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
210 PPIvs+441 PPI110%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5"43%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 13MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+3050 mAh154%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
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ModelNokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Other model namesNokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia VascoXiaomi Mi3 WCDMA, Xiaomi 3 China Unicom
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaXiaomi
Release date9/29/201012/1/2013
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)73.6 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~65% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
System versionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia BelleAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2727Qualcomm Adreno 330 450MHz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/2 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.83" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BM31
Battery capacity1200 mAh3050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours20 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
• 8GB microsSD included
• OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0
• OpenVG 1.0
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Ovi Maps 3.0
• 30FPS video recording only via an update
Java framework
• Colors: Metallic gray
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• MI UI 5.0
• Dirac HD sound
• Touchscreen with gloves
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N8Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.02W/kg (head)feature not registered
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