Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi Note vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mi Note | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 5.3 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi Note, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 7 mm
- against 8.7 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 5.7″
- against 5.5″
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 386 ppi
- OS Version
- 5
- against 4.4
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi Note | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | PowerVR G6200 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
Design
| Specification | Mi Note | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Silver, Grey, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 155.1 mm | 150 mm |
| Weight | 161 g Best value | 164 g |
| Usable Surface | 74.4 % Best value | 72.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mi Note | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
| Standby time | — | 264 h |
| Music playback time | — | 60 h |
Display
| Specification | Mi Note | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ Best value | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 386 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,453 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi Note | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi Note | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Mi Note | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | 5 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Note | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.33 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Mi Note | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value | Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
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