alcatel Idol 2 Mini S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek): specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

Idol 2 Mini S: 48 g lighter

Idol 2 Mini S:

116 g

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):

164 g
Width

Idol 2 Mini S: 12.5 mm narrower

Idol 2 Mini S:

63.5 mm

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):

76 mm
Screen diagonal

Idol 2 Mini S: 1 in smaller diagonal

Idol 2 Mini S:

4.5 in

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):

5.5 in
Height

Idol 2 Mini S: 20.5 mm shorter

Idol 2 Mini S:

129.5 mm

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):

150 mm
Release year

Idol 2 Mini S:

2014

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):

2015

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Idol 2 Mini S

Height:

129.5 mm
Width:

63.5 mm
Depth:

8.5 mm
2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Height:

150 mm +20.5 mm versus Idol 2 Mini S
Width:

76 mm +12.5 mm versus Idol 2 Mini S
Depth:

8.7 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Idol 2 Mini S

116 g
2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

164 g

+48 g versus Idol 2 Mini S

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Idol 2 Mini S

Screen diagonal:

4.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

55.8 cm²
2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) has approximately 49.4% more rectangular screen area than Idol 2 Mini S.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Idol 2 Mini S: Original memory entry

4 GB · 1 GB RAM (6036A · 6036X)/ 8 GB · 1 GB RAM (6036Y)

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek): Original memory entry

16 GB · 2 GB RAM32 GB · 3 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Idol 2 Mini S

NFC:: See details Yes (6036Y only)
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Idol 2 Mini S

2000 mAh
2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

4000 mAh

+2000 mAh versus Idol 2 Mini S

Specifications

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1. Idol 2 Mini S2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	129.5 Х 63.5 Х 8.5 mm	150 Х 76 Х 8.7 mm
Weight	116 g	164 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inch	5.5" inch
Screen resolution	540 x 960 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	4 GB 1 GB RAM (6036A 6036X)/ 8 GB 1 GB RAM (6036Y)	16 GB 2 GB RAM32 GB 3 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)	Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop); MIUI 7
Chipset	Unknown	Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes (6036Y only)	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	55.8 cm2	82.6 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	67.9%	72.4%
PPI /points per inch/	245 PPI	403 PPI
Screen protection	oleophobic coating	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	8 MP AF	13 MP PDAF f/2.2
Functions	LED flash panorama HDR	Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	2 MP	5 MP f/2.0

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz	Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	Unknown	PowerVR G6200
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	1399
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	273

General specs

General specs — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Release date	2014 February	2015 November
Colors	Slate Chocolate White Hot pink Cloudy	Silver Gray Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	200 EUR	180 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 400 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 9 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G) Music play - Up to 35 h	Stand by time- Up to 264 h (3G) Music play - Up to 60 h

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM 900 / 1800 - 6036X -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - 6036A 6036X HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - 6036Y -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 4(1700/2100) 7(2600) 17(700) - 6036A LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 8(900) 20(800) 28(700) - 6036X LTE band 1(2100) 20(800) - 6036Y	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 7(2600) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA LTE
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	4.1 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR EU - 0.33 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Radio	Stereo FM radio RDS	Stereo FM radio recording
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity compass	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging

alcatel Idol 2 Mini S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)