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Xiaomi Redmi 3 (2015817) vs Huawei Honor 3

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

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Compare Huawei Honor 3 X Xiaomi Redmi 3 (2015817) 16Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.7"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 3 (2015817)

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Redmi 3 (2015817)} 16 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 3 (2015817) vs Honor 3} 5 Advantages Huawei Honor 3
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core42%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)16%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+4100 mAh91%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2150 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)4%
Lighter
294 PPIvs+312 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 13MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
 
ModelRedmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
Other model namesXiaomi Hongmi 3, Xiaomi Redmi 3 Dual Sim 2015817Huawei Honor 3 HN3-U01, Huawei Honor 3 3G
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandXiaomiHuawei
Release date1/11/20168/1/2013
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)69.6 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)67.2 x 133 millimeters (2.65 x 5.24 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2 (28nm)32bit: Huawei K3V2 HiSilicon Hi3620
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405Vivante GC4000
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 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 sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh2150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)13 hours
Standbyfeature not registered541 hours (22.5 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Dark Gray, Silver, Gold, Classic Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Metal body
• Xiaomi MIUI 7.0
• Qualcomm Fast battery charging
• PDAF technology on camera
• Beidou GPS
• nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)
• Colors: White
• Emotion UI 1.6
• WiFi hotspot
• IP57 certified: dust and water resistant
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 3 (2015817)Honor 3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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