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Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) vs Huawei Ascend D2

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 3 vs Huawei Ascend D2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Ascend D2 X Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) 23Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS+

1080x1920

13
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)

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Mi Note 3 (128GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) vs Ascend D2} 3 Advantages Huawei Ascend D2
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR
+128GB (111GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)24%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP85%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+(front) 16MP11 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
401 PPIvs+441 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD / TFT Super IPS+
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
 
ModelXiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Ascend D2
Other model namesXiaomi Note 3 MCE8Huawei Ascend D2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiHuawei
Release date9/1/20171/31/2013
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 152.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.01 in)71 x 140 millimeters (2.8 x 5.51 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super IPS+
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)32bit: Huawei K3V2 HiSilicon Hi3620
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzHiSilicon GC4000
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.652mmAF2x-optical-zoom
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4032x3224 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + 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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered144 hours (6 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Blue
• MIUI 10
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Crystal Blue, Pure White
• Dust and water resistant
• Huawei Emotion UI
• Dolby mobile sound enhancement
• HDR photo
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• WiFi dual-band DLNA
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Huawei Ascend D2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.5W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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