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Xiaomi Mi 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

2.9 in
5.67 in
Xiaomi Mi 3 Mobile Phone
Xiaomi Mi 3
2.99 in
5.91 in
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Mobile Phone
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
11
4.1 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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6
6 editorial reviews
Text: Debashis Sarkar, TOI Tech The successor of the first generation Redmi Note is finally here in India. Back in November 2014, when Xiaomi first launched its 5.5-inch Redmi Note phablet, it was a game changer at Rs 9,999. After 16 months, Xiaomi aims to redo the same thing at the same price, of course, in a more competitive market now. The Redmi Note 3 will be offered in two options: 2GB RAM with 16GB ROM at Rs 9,999 and 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM at Rs 11,999. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 reviewRead more
Equipped with a Snapdragon 650 SoC and fingerprint sensor, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has the potential to shake up the budget smartphone market. Our review.Read more
Read the in depth Review of Redmi Note 3 32GB Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Redmi Note 3 32GB configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.Read more
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User rating
35
4.3 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Xiaomi Mi 3Xiaomi Mi 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Operating systemAndroid 4.3Android 5.1
CPU clock speed2.3 GHz2.0 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274ABMediaTek Helio X MT6795
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 330PowerVR G6200
RAM memory2 GB
  • 2 GB
  • 3 GB

Display

Xiaomi Mi 3Xiaomi Mi 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Screen size5.0 in5.5 in
Panel typeLCDLCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyIPS LCDIPS TFT
Pixel density441.0 ppi401.0 ppi
Multi touchyesyes

Rear camera

Xiaomi Mi 3Xiaomi Mi 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.2 f2.2 f
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyesyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyesyes
Digital zoomyesyes
Face detectionyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyes
HDR Captureyesyes
LED Flashyesyes
Smile detectionyesyes
Touch focusyesyes

Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 3Xiaomi Mi 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx

Storage

Xiaomi Mi 3Xiaomi Mi 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 64 GB
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slotmicroSD

Design

Xiaomi Mi 3Xiaomi Mi 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • White
MaterialPlasticPlastic

Dimensions

Xiaomi Mi 3Xiaomi Mi 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Height5.67 in5.91 in
Width2.9 in2.99 in
Depth0.32 in0.34 in
Weight5.11 oz5.78 oz

Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 3Xiaomi Mi 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes
Digital compassyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyes
Gyroscopeyesyes

Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 3Xiaomi Mi 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Dual sim supportnoyes
Sim card sizeMini-SIMMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.1
NFCyesno
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yesyes

Cellular

Xiaomi Mi 3Xiaomi Mi 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Data transmissionHSPA+HSPA+
Navigation systemGPSGLONASS
2G GSMyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
Mobile hotspotyesyes

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 3Xiaomi Mi 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Battery typeLithium ionLithium Polymer
Battery capacity3050.0 mAh4000.0 mAh
Standby time500.0 h264.0 h

Pros & Cons

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