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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: 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 3 | Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 3.9 |
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 802.11a/b/g/n
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,503 :1
- against 953 :1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 510 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 61,475 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 862 |
| 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 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold | Grey, Gold, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 150 mm | 151 mm |
| Weight | 164 g Best value | 165 g |
| Usable Surface | 72.4 % | 72.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.7 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,050 mAh | 4,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 953 :1 | 1,503 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 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 802.11a/b/g/n |
| 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 OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.49 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.5 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.56 W/kg Best value | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.67 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2015116, 2015161 | 2016100 |
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