Xiaomi Mi Note 3 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.

  • Width

    Mi Note 3: 2 mm narrower

    Mi Note 3:
    74 mm
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    76 mm
  • Chipset

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

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

    Mi Note 3: 1.1 mm thinner

    Mi Note 3:
    7.6 mm
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    8.7 mm
  • Height

    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek): 2.6 mm shorter

    Mi Note 3:
    152.6 mm
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    150 mm
  • Release year

    Mi Note 3:
    2017
    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 Note 3

    Height:
    152.6 mm +2.6 mm versus Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
    Width:
    74 mm
    Depth:
    7.6 mm
  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    Height:
    150 mm
    Width:
    76 mm +2 mm versus Mi Note 3
    Depth:
    8.7 mm +1.1 mm versus Mi Note 3

Weight

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

  1. 1. Mi Note 3

    163 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    164 g

    +1 g versus Mi Note 3

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 Note 3

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

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 Note 3, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMi Note 3Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
64 GB 6 GB RAM Unknown
128 GB 6 GB RAM Unknown
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 Note 3

NFC:
Yes
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 Note 3

    3500 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    4000 mAh

    +500 mAh versus Mi Note 3

Specifications

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1. Mi Note 32. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi Note 3, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi Note 3Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 152.6 Х 74 Х 7.6 mm
  • 150 Х 76 Х 8.7 mm
Weight
  • 163 g
  • 164 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 64/128 GB
  • 6 GB RAM
  • 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.
  • 3500 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 7.1 (Nougat); MIUI 10
  • Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop); MIUI 7
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi Note 3, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi Note 3Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 82.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 73.8%
  • 72.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 401 PPI
  • 403 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Unknown
Camera and Video

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

Camera and Video — specifications for Mi Note 3, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi Note 3Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Rear camera, main
  • 12 MP
  • Dual
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 27mm (wide)
  • 4-axis OIS
  • PDAF -12 MP
  • f/2.6
  • 52mm (telephoto)
  • AF
  • 2x optical zoom
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.2
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 16 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 16 MP
  • 1.0µm
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
DxOMark Main Score *
  • 90
Unknown
DxOMark Photo *
  • 94
Unknown
DxOMark Video *
  • 82
Unknown
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Mi Note 3, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi Note 3Redmi 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 *
  • 139785
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 1588
  • 1399
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 5629
Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 5365
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 331
  • 273
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 1388
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi Note 3, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi Note 3Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Release date
  • 2017
  • September
  • 2015
  • November
Colors
  • Black
  • Blue (128/6 only)
  • Silver
  • Gray
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 280 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 264 h (3G) Music play - Up to 60 h
Body build
  • Front/back glass & aluminum frame
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi Note 3, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi Note 3Redmi 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 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 34(2000)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • 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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
  • 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 Note 3, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi Note 3Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Radio
  • No
  • Stereo FM radio
  • recording
Others
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Mi Note 3, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi Note 3Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0)
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging