Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

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.

  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek): 0.49 in smaller diagonal

    Mi A2 (Mi 6X):
    5.99 in
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    5.5 in
  • Chipset

    Mi A2 (Mi 6X):
    Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Mi A2 (Mi 6X):
    Dual
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    Single
  • Depth

    Mi A2 (Mi 6X): 1.4 mm thinner

    Mi A2 (Mi 6X):
    7.3 mm
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    8.7 mm
  • Height

    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek): 8.7 mm shorter

    Mi A2 (Mi 6X):
    158.7 mm
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    150 mm
  • Release year

    Mi A2 (Mi 6X):
    2018
    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. 1. Mi A2 (Mi 6X)

    Height:
    158.7 mm +8.7 mm versus Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
    Width:
    75.4 mm
    Depth:
    7.3 mm
  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    Height:
    150 mm
    Width:
    76 mm
    Depth:
    8.7 mm +1.4 mm versus Mi A2 (Mi 6X)

Weight

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

  1. 1. Mi A2 (Mi 6X)

    166 g

    +2 g versus Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    164 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 A2 (Mi 6X)

    Screen diagonal:
    5.99 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    92.6 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

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

Mi A2 (Mi 6X) has approximately 11% more rectangular screen area than Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).

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.

Mi A2 (Mi 6X): Original memory entry

128 GB · 6 GB RAM 32/64 GB · 512GB 4GB

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. Mi A2 (Mi 6X)

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

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. 1. Mi A2 (Mi 6X)

    3000 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    4000 mAh

    +1000 mAh versus Mi A2 (Mi 6X)

Specifications

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1. Mi A2 (Mi 6X)2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi A2 (Mi 6X), Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi A2 (Mi 6X)Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 158.7 Х 75.4 Х 7.3 mm
  • 150 Х 76 Х 8.7 mm
Weight
  • 166 g
  • 164 g
Technology
  • LTPS IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.99" inch
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2160 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 128 GB
  • 6 GB RAM 32/64 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 8.1 (Oreo)
  • upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One
  • Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop); MIUI 7
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi A2 (Mi 6X), Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi A2 (Mi 6X)Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 92.6 cm2
  • 82.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 18:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 77.4%
  • 72.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 403 PPI
  • 403 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi A2 (Mi 6X), Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi A2 (Mi 6X)Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Rear camera, main
  • 12 MP
  • Dual
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 1/2.9''
  • 1.25µm -20 MP
  • 1/2.8''
  • 1.0µm
  • PDAF
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.2
Functions
  • LED flash
  • Auto-HDR
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 20 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 20 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1/2.8''
  • 1.0µm
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Mi A2 (Mi 6X), Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi A2 (Mi 6X)Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
  • Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 512
  • PowerVR G6200
Antutu 7 score *
  • 133905
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 1399
Antutu 8 score *
  • 161030
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 332
  • 273
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 1290
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi A2 (Mi 6X), Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi A2 (Mi 6X)Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Release date
  • 2018
  • July
  • 2015
  • November
Colors
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Rose Gold
  • Silver
  • Gray
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 190 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 264 h (3G) Music play - Up to 60 h
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi A2 (Mi 6X), Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi A2 (Mi 6X)Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - China -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300) - Global LTE band 1(2100)
  • 34(2000)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500) - China
  • 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 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR EU - 0.33 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Mi A2 (Mi 6X), Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi A2 (Mi 6X)Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Radio
  • No
  • 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 Mi A2 (Mi 6X), Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi A2 (Mi 6X)Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Charging 5V/2A 10W (Quick Charge 3.0) -Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0) India only - Versions: Mi A2 (Global); Mi 6X (China)
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging