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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (16GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Sony Xperia XZ3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ3 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (16GB) 06Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

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23Points Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 X
6"
POLED

1440x2880

19.2
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)

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Redmi Note 3 (16GB)} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (16GB) vs Xperia XZ3 (H9436)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)14%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+4050 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-corevs+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCDvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+537 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6"9%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(back) 19.2MP20%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
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
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
f/2.0 (aperture)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
ModelRedmi Note 3 (16GB)Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
Other model namesRedmi Note 3 Pro (Qualcomm), Xiaomi Hongmi Note 3 (2015112)Sony Xperia XZ3 6GB RAM H9436, Sony Akatsuki
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Taiwan
Taiwan
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date1/1/201610/5/2018
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in)73 x 158 millimeters (2.87 x 6.22 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDP-OLED
Screen size5.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2880 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI537 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
64GB (50GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps1200/200 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network2015112 version:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
2015116 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
2015112 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
2015116 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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, LTEGPRS, EDGE, 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + 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
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4050 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy26 hours (1.1 days)feature not registered
Standby264 hours (11 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold
โ€ข Xiaomi MIUI 7.0
โ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Green, Red
โ€ข HDR display
โ€ข Triluminos display
โ€ข X-Reality Engine
โ€ข Power delivery
โ€ข 24-bit/192kHz audio
โ€ข WiFi miracast
โ€ข IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 3 (16GB)Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
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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