Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 3 and Xiaomi Redmi 4A: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 3, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | Redmi 3 | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,100 mAh
- against 3,120 mAh
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Xiaomi Redmi 4A, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Weight
- 131.5 g
- against 144 g
- OS Version
- 6
- against 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 3 | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 33,726 | 43,869 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53. | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 3 | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Silver | Gold, Rose Gold, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 69.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Body Height | 139.3 mm | 139.9 mm |
| Weight | 144 g | 131.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.1 % Best value | 69 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 3 | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,100 mAh Best value | 3,120 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 3 | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 296 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 3 | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 3 | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 3 | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 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 B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.9 W/kg | 0.53 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg Best value | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.33 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 3 | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 3 | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2015816 | 2016117 |
