Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 3x
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Xiaomi Redmi 3x: 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 | Redmi Note 2 | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 3.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 294 ppi
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
Xiaomi Redmi 3x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,100 mAh
- against 3,060 mAh
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 5.0
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Weight
- 144 g
- against 160 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR G6200 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core Cortex-A53 processor, clocked at 2.0 GHz in the Redmi Note 2 and 2.2 GHz in the Redmi Note 2 Prime. | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Mint Green | Gold, Grey, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Body Height | 152 mm | 139.3 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 144 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.5 % Best value | 71.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,060 mAh | 4,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
| Talk time | 11 h 30 min | — |
| Standby time | 144 h | — |
| Music playback time | 46 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 953 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-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 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, UMTS | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.34 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.45 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2015051 | — |
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