Skip to content

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB) vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

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

,
Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB) 35Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 3 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)

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 Note 3 (64GB)} 35 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB) vs iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+64GB (51GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (14GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)62%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+401 PPI143%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5.5"57%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh187%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1219 mAh
+18W3 times
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.
vs5W
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+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.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)21%
Lighter
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 3 MCE8Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date9/1/20176/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 152.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.01 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatiOS 3.0
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzPowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X256MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
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 Mbps7.2 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-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.652mmAF2x-optical-zoom
3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomDigital and optical zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity3500 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered11.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• MIUI 10
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.5W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.