QMobile Noir E2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 3

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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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.

  • Width

    Redmi 3: 2.8 mm narrower

    Noir E2:
    72.4 mm
    Redmi 3:
    69.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 3: 0.2 in smaller diagonal

    Noir E2:
    5.2 in
    Redmi 3:
    5 in
  • Memory variants

    At 16 GB storage

    Noir E2:
    3 GB RAM
    Redmi 3:
    2 GB RAM
  • Chipset

    Noir E2:
    Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
    Redmi 3:
    Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    Redmi 3: 0.6 mm thinner

    Noir E2:
    9.1 mm
    Redmi 3:
    8.5 mm
  • Height

    Redmi 3: 9.4 mm shorter

    Noir E2:
    148.7 mm
    Redmi 3:
    139.3 mm

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. 1. Noir E2

    Height:
    148.7 mm +9.4 mm versus Redmi 3
    Width:
    72.4 mm +2.8 mm versus Redmi 3
    Depth:
    9.1 mm +0.6 mm versus Redmi 3
    Weight:
    Unknown
  2. 2. Redmi 3

    Height:
    139.3 mm
    Width:
    69.6 mm
    Depth:
    8.5 mm
    Weight:
    144 g

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. 1. Noir E2

    Screen diagonal:
    5.2 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    74.5 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 3

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²

Noir E2 has approximately 8.2% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 3.

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.

Recorded RAM for Noir E2, Redmi 3, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageNoir E2Redmi 3
16 GB Recorded for all phones 3 GB RAM 2 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. Noir E2

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Redmi 3

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

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. 1. Noir E2

    4000 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi 3

    4100 mAh

    +100 mAh versus Noir E2

Specifications

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1. Noir E22. Redmi 3

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Noir E2, Redmi 3.
SpecificationNoir E2Redmi 3
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 148.7 Х 72.4 Х 9.1 mm
  • 139.3 Х 69.6 Х 8.5 mm
Weight
  • 0 g
  • 144 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.2" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4000 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
  • 4100 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop); MIUI 7
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Noir E2, Redmi 3.
SpecificationNoir E2Redmi 3
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 74.5 cm2
  • 68.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 69.2%
  • 71.1%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 282 PPI
  • 294 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Noir E2, Redmi 3.
SpecificationNoir E2Redmi 3
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • AF
  • f/2.2
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.0
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Noir E2, Redmi 3.
SpecificationNoir E2Redmi 3
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-T860MP2
  • Adreno 405
Antutu 7 score *
  • 29325
  • 33714
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 633
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 1685
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 1770
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 89
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 545
General specs
General specs — specifications for Noir E2, Redmi 3.
SpecificationNoir E2Redmi 3
Release date
  • 2017
  • June
  • 2016
  • January
Colors
  • Gold
  • Gold
  • Dark Gray
  • Silver
  • Classic Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 15500 INR
  • 160 EUR
Body build Unknown
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Noir E2, Redmi 3.
SpecificationNoir E2Redmi 3
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR EU - 1.33 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Noir E2, Redmi 3.
SpecificationNoir E2Redmi 3
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Noir E2, Redmi 3.
SpecificationNoir E2Redmi 3
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - For India
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging