Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2021 4:20 PM, updated: 10/24/2021 5:53 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 3 X Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) 25Points

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6.81"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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!

25 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)69% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1440x3200 pixels122% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+515 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+6.81"36% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 13MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video 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.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh64% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3050 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)43% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Other model names	小米11 Pro (256GB+8GB RAM)	Xiaomi Mi3 WCDMA, Xiaomi 3 China Unicom
Country or region available	China	feature not registered
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	4/2/2021, Announced: 3/29/2021	12/1/2013
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.47 in)	73.6 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.81" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 450MHz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP periscope telephoto 120mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.416mm123°	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.12" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BM31
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	67W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, Green, Purple • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Protective case included • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Tuned by Harman Kardon	• Colors: Metallic gray • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • MI UI 5.0 • Dirac HD sound • Touchscreen with gloves • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (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

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate