Side-by-side technical data
Meizu M5 Note vs Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Comparison between Meizu M5 Note and Xiaomi Redmi 3s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Meizu and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | M5 Note | Redmi 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.0 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu M5 Note, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 294 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 24 W
- against 10 W
Xiaomi Redmi 3s, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Weight
- 144 g
- against 175 g
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,087 :1
- against 754 :1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M5 Note | Redmi 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | M5 Note | Redmi 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Gold, Blue | Gold, Grey, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Body Height | 153.6 mm | 139.3 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 144 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.9 % | 71.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | M5 Note | Redmi 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | M5 Note | Redmi 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 294 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 754 :1 | 1,087 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Capacitive Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | M5 Note | Redmi 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | M5 Note | Redmi 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | M5 Note | Redmi 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | M5 Note | Redmi 3s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.22 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.22 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.62 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.43 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | M5 Note | Redmi 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | M5 Note | Redmi 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M5 Note, MZ-M5 Note | 2016031 |
