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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (32GB) vs HTC Desire S (S510E)

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

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Compare HTC Desire S X Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (32GB) 23Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (32GB)

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Redmi Note 3 (32GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (32GB) vs Desire S (S510E)} 3 Advantages HTC Desire S (S510E)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+32GB (26GB available)22 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1.13GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)34%
Thinner
vs11.63 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+401 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+5.5"49%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4050 mAh179%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1450 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)26%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
 
ModelRedmi Note 3 (32GB)Desire S (S510E)
Other model namesRedmi Note 3 Pro (Qualcomm), Xiaomi Hongmi Note 3 (2015116)HTC Desire S S510, HTC Desire 2, HTC Saga
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiHTC
Release date1/1/20163/1/2011
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)11.63 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in)59.8 x 115 millimeters (2.35 x 4.53 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)
eMMC 4.5
2GB (1.13GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/2 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 800/1900, 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
UMTS 900/2100
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)
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, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED 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
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
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 sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4050 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy26 hours (1.1 days)7.3 hours
Standby264 hours (11 days)455 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold
• Xiaomi MIUI 7.0
• Colors: Black, Red
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• Touch focus
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)HTC Desire S (S510E)
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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