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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (32GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 3 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (32GB) 14Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Redmi Note 3 (32GB)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (32GB) vs Mi 3 (16GB)} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (26GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4050 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3050 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)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-corevs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)13%
Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
401 PPIvs+441 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
ModelRedmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 3 Pro (Qualcomm), Xiaomi Hongmi Note 3 (2015116)Xiaomi Mi3 WCDMA, Xiaomi 3 China Unicom
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date1/1/201612/1/2013
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in)73.6 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~65% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB (28nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 330 450MHz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
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 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 800/1900, 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 850/900/1900/2100
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)
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, 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 Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
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)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BM31
Battery capacity4050 mAh3050 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy26 hours (1.1 days)20 hours
Standby264 hours (11 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: Silver, Gray, Gold
• Xiaomi MIUI 7.0
• Colors: Metallic gray
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• MI UI 5.0
• Dirac HD sound
• Touchscreen with gloves
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 3 (32GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
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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