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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi 3s Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- 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 3s Prime, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Weight
- 144 g
- against 164 g
- OS Version
- 6
- against 5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi 3s Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 510 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.4 GHz and two Cortex-A72 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi 3s Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold | Gold, Grey, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Body Height | 150 mm | 139.3 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 144 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 72.4 % Best value | 71.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.7 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi 3s Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,050 mAh | 4,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi 3s Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Capacitive Touch | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi 3s Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi 3s Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi 3s Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi 3s Prime |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct |
| 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, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB OTG, 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 | 0.49 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.5 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.56 W/kg Best value | 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 | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi 3s Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi 3s Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2015116, 2015161 | — |
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