Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/14/2018 12:35 AM, updated: 6/2/2025 3:59 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)

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!

27 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+403 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5.99"50% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MP41 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	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+10W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)62% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Other model names	红米Note 5 AI MEC7S, MEG7S, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera	Galaxy S III mini 8GB GT-i8190
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2018	11/1/2012
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.25µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: White, Blue • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered