Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 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.

  • Display technology

    OLED versus LCD

    Mi 9 Explorer:
    OLED
    Redmi 3:
    LCD
  • Weight

    Redmi 3: 29 g lighter

    Mi 9 Explorer:
    173 g
    Redmi 3:
    144 g
  • Width

    Redmi 3: 5.1 mm narrower

    Mi 9 Explorer:
    74.7 mm
    Redmi 3:
    69.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 3: 1.39 in smaller diagonal

    Mi 9 Explorer:
    6.39 in
    Redmi 3:
    5 in
  • Chipset

    Mi 9 Explorer:
    Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
    Redmi 3:
    Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Mi 9 Explorer:
    Triple
    Redmi 3:
    Single

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. Mi 9 Explorer

    Height:
    157.5 mm +18.2 mm versus Redmi 3
    Width:
    74.7 mm +5.1 mm versus Redmi 3
    Depth:
    7.6 mm
  2. 2. Redmi 3

    Height:
    139.3 mm
    Width:
    69.6 mm
    Depth:
    8.5 mm +0.9 mm versus Mi 9 Explorer

Weight

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

  1. 1. Mi 9 Explorer

    173 g

    +29 g versus Redmi 3

  2. 2. Redmi 3

    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. Mi 9 Explorer

    Screen diagonal:
    6.39 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19.5:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    100.2 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 3

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

Mi 9 Explorer has approximately 45.4% 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 Mi 9 Explorer, Redmi 3, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMi 9 ExplorerRedmi 3
16 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
Mi 9 Explorer: Original memory entry

256 GB · 8/12 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. Mi 9 Explorer

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

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. Mi 9 Explorer

    3300 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi 3

    4100 mAh

    +800 mAh versus Mi 9 Explorer

Specifications

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1. Mi 9 Explorer2. Redmi 3

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi 9 Explorer, Redmi 3.
SpecificationMi 9 ExplorerRedmi 3
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 157.5 Х 74.7 Х 7.6 mm
  • 139.3 Х 69.6 Х 8.5 mm
Weight
  • 173 g
  • 144 g
Technology
  • Super AMOLED
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.39" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2340 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 256 GB
  • 8/12 GB RAM
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3300 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 4100 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop); MIUI 7
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi 9 Explorer, Redmi 3.
SpecificationMi 9 ExplorerRedmi 3
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 100.2 cm2
  • 68.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 19.5:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 85.2%
  • 71.1%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 403 PPI
  • 294 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi 9 Explorer, Redmi 3.
SpecificationMi 9 ExplorerRedmi 3
Rear camera, main
  • 48 MP
  • Triple
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 48 MP
  • f/1.5 (12GB RAM model) or f/1.8 (8GB RAM model)
  • (wide)
  • 1/2"
  • 0.8µm
  • PDAF
  • Laser AF - 12 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 54mm (telephoto)
  • 1/3.6"
  • 1.0µm
  • laser AF
  • 2x optical zoom - 16 MP
  • 13mm (ultrawide)
  • 1/3.0"
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.0
Functions
  • HDR
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 20 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 20 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 0.9μm
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Mi 9 Explorer, Redmi 3.
SpecificationMi 9 ExplorerRedmi 3
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
  • Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 640
  • Adreno 405
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 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 Mi 9 Explorer, Redmi 3.
SpecificationMi 9 ExplorerRedmi 3
Release date
  • 2019
  • February
  • 2016
  • January
Colors
  • Transparent Black
  • Gold
  • Dark Gray
  • Silver
  • Classic Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 530 EUR
  • 160 EUR
Body build
  • Back glass (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • aluminum frame (7000 series)
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi 9 Explorer, Redmi 3.
SpecificationMi 9 ExplorerRedmi 3
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • 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 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 12(700)
  • 17(700)
  • 20(800)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 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-A
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with dual-band A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • GALILEO
  • QZSS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • aptX HD
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR EU - 1.33 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Mi 9 Explorer, Redmi 3.
SpecificationMi 9 ExplorerRedmi 3
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
Others
  • HDR10 -DCI-P3
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Mi 9 Explorer, Redmi 3.
SpecificationMi 9 ExplorerRedmi 3
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (under display)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging 27W (Quick Charge 4+) -Fast wireless charging 20W - Also known as Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging