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Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 3 X Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB) 05Points
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

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21Points Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X
Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)

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 S2 (64GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB) vs Mi Note 3 (64GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+5.99"9%
Larger screen		vs5.5"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light		vsDual-LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
4GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+163 grams (5.71 ounces)4%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
720x1440 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
269 PPIvs+401 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP41%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3080 mAhvs+3500 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+18W80%
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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + 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+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
24 Common items in both devices
2GHz 64bit Octa-core
64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
ModelRedmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Other model names红米自拍手机S2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi YslXiaomi Note 3 MCE8
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date5/1/20189/1/2017
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)74 x 152.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.01 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.99" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1		64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 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 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkM1803E6G Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6
M1803E6G Global version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)		LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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

📷 Camera

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth		(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.652mmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black
• MIUI 10
• 18:9 screen		• Colors: Black
• MIUI 10
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.5W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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