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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime X Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) 05Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)

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!

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB) vs Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core52%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs267 PPI
+4000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3080 mAh
+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]
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+153 grams (5.36 ounces)7%
Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)13%
Thinner
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
33 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
5.5"
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+26 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
ModelRedmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek Octa), Xiaomi Hongmi Note 3 (2015611)ηΊ’η±³Note 5A ι«˜ι…η‰ˆ, Redmi Note 5A-S Prime MDG6S, MDE6S, MDT6S
Country or region availableChina
China		China
China
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date11/27/20158/1/2017
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in)76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6200 MP4 700MhzQualcomm Adreno 505
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0		32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network2015611 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
2015617 version:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
2015611 version:
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
2015617 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)		LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3080 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby264 hours (11 days)240 hours (10 days)

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold
β€’ Xiaomi MIUI 7.0		β€’ Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
β€’ 2.5D glass screen
β€’ 450-nits brightness
β€’ MIUI 9.0

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 3 (MTK 16GB)Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
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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