Xiaomi Mi Note vs Xiaomi Redmi 1S

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 1S: 8.6 mm narrower

    Mi Note:
    77.6 mm
    Redmi 1S:
    69 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 1S: 1 in smaller diagonal

    Mi Note:
    5.7 in
    Redmi 1S:
    4.7 in
  • Chipset

    Mi Note:
    Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
    Redmi 1S:
    Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    Mi Note: 2.9 mm thinner

    Mi Note:
    7 mm
    Redmi 1S:
    9.9 mm
  • Height

    Redmi 1S: 18.1 mm shorter

    Mi Note:
    155.1 mm
    Redmi 1S:
    137 mm
  • Release year

    Mi Note:
    2015
    Redmi 1S:
    2014

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

    Height:
    155.1 mm +18.1 mm versus Redmi 1S
    Width:
    77.6 mm +8.6 mm versus Redmi 1S
    Depth:
    7 mm
  2. 2. Redmi 1S

    Height:
    137 mm
    Width:
    69 mm
    Depth:
    9.9 mm +2.9 mm versus Mi Note

Weight

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

  1. 1. Mi Note

    161 g

    +3 g versus Redmi 1S

  2. 2. Redmi 1S

    158 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 Note

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    89.6 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 1S

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

Mi Note has approximately 47.1% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 1S.

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, Redmi 1S, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMi NoteRedmi 1S
8 GB Not recorded 1 GB RAM
16 GB 3 GB RAM Not recorded
64 GB 3 GB RAM Not recorded

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

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

2. Redmi 1S

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated 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 Note

    3000 mAh

    +1000 mAh versus Redmi 1S

  2. 2. Redmi 1S

    2000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Mi Note2. Redmi 1S

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 1S.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 1S
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 155.1 Х 77.6 Х 7 mm
  • 137 Х 69 Х 9.9 mm
Weight
  • 161 g
  • 158 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.7" inch
  • 4.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16/64 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 2000 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
  • upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
  • upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat); MIUI 9.2
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 1S.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 1S
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 89.6 cm2
  • 60.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 74.4%
  • 64.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 386 PPI
  • 312 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 1S.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 1S
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • OIS
  • AF
  • f/2.0
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1/3.2''
  • 1.4µm
  • AF
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 4 MP
  • Single
  • 1.6 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 4 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/3''
  • 2µm
  • 1.6 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 1S.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 1S
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
  • Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 330
  • Adreno 305
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 928
  • 485
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 2128
  • 1264
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 2038
  • 2619
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 1S.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 1S
Release date
  • 2015
  • January
  • 2014
  • May
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Black
  • Chinese Red
  • Metallic Gray/ blue
  • Green
  • yellow panels
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 190 EUR
  • 90 EUR
Body build
  • Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 3)
  • aluminum frame
  • plastic body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 1S.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 1S
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Mini-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA
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 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 1S.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 1S
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
Others
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 1S.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 1S
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S