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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi 3

    2.65 in
    5.28 in
    Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Mobile Phone
    Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
      2.73 in
      5.48 in
      Xiaomi Redmi 3 Mobile Phone
      Xiaomi Redmi 3
      Available colors
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      The Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime offers a slight improvement in terms of specifications, while preserving all that we liked about the Redmi 2.Read more
      Xiaomi's wallet-friendly Redmi 2 offers great value for its price, but only if you're willing to accept the many trade-offs.Read more
      In-depth review of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Qualcomm Adreno 306, 4.7", 0.1 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluationsRead more
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      Full Comparison

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      Hardware

      Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
      Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 3
      Operating systemAndroid 4.4Android 5.1
      CPU clock speed1.2 GHz1.5 GHz
      CPU coresQuad-core8-core
      CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2
      GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 306Qualcomm Adreno 405
      RAM memory2 GB2 GB

      Display

      Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
      Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 3
      Screen size4.7 in5.0 in
      Panel typeLCDLCD
      Resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px
      TechnologyIPS LCDIPS TFT
      Pixel density312.0 ppi294.0 ppi
      Multi touchyesyes

      Rear camera

      Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
      Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 3
      Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
      Primary lens aperture2.2 f2.0 f
      Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Autofocusyesyes
      Burst Modeyesyes
      Digital zoomyesyes
      Face detectionyesyes
      Geo-taggingyesyes
      HDR Captureyesyes
      LED Flashyesyes
      Panoramayesyes
      Smile detectionyesyes
      Touch focusyesyes

      Front camera

      Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
      Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 3
      Primary resolution2.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx

      Storage

      Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
      Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 3
      Internal storage16 GB16 GB
      Memory card readeryesyes
      Maximum card storage32GB128GB
      Types of memory card supportedmicroSDmicroSD

      Design

      Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
      Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 3
      Colour of productBlack
      • Gold
      • Grey
      • Silver

      Dimensions

      Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
      Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 3
      Height5.28 in5.48 in
      Width2.65 in2.73 in
      Depth0.37 in0.33 in
      Weight4.69 oz5.08 oz

      Sensors

      Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
      Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 3
      Accelerometeryesyes
      Proximityyesyes
      Digital compassyesyes
      Ambient light sensoryesyes
      Gyroscopeyesyes

      Connectivity

      Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
      Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 3
      Dual sim supportyesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.04.1
      Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
      USB On-The-Go (OTG)yesyes

      Cellular

      Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
      Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 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
      • 900 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      4G LTEyesyes
      LTE frequencies
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 2600 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 2600 MHz
      • 2300 MHz
      • 2500 MHz
      Mobile hotspotyesyes

      Battery

      Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
      Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 3
      Replaceable batteryyesno
      Battery typeLithium PolymerLithium ion

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