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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) 22Points
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 X
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)

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!

Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)} 22 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) vs Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (110GB available)112%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (52GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1080x2340 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+6.39"7%
Larger screen
vs5.99"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP41%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP103%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.1 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+18W80%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
218 grams (7.63 ounces)vs+181 grams (6.34 ounces)20%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)5%
Thinner
LED flash on both camerasvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAhvs+4000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
403 PPI
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
1/2.55" inches
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Other model names小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 M1810E5A红米Note 5 AI双摄 MET7S, MEE7S, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date11/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/20183/1/2018
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight218 grams (7.63 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.39" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features600nits[typ]
HDR8
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 8.1 Oreo
User InterfaceMIUI 10 / 12feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 292353 (v7), 352130 (v8)
Geekbench: 9065 (v4.4), 2170 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 30fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-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 / Upload600/50 Mbps600/150 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
China version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat12
China version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Taiwan version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
China version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat11
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
China version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto 1/3.4"1.0µm
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
24 megapixels
2MP depth
13 megapixels
Front camera resolution5656x4224 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging10W Qi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Onyx Black, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue
• Mechanical pop-up front camera
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
• 2.5D glass screen edge
• 18:9 ratio screen
• MIUI 9
• Silicone case included
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.45W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body)0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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