Xiaomi Mi Note 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

    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek): 1.6 mm narrower

    Mi Note:
    77.6 mm
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    76 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek): 0.2 in smaller diagonal

    Mi Note:
    5.7 in
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    5.5 in
  • Chipset

    Mi Note:
    Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    Mi Note: 1.7 mm thinner

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

    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek): 5.1 mm shorter

    Mi Note:
    155.1 mm
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    150 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. Mi Note

    Height:
    155.1 mm +5.1 mm versus Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
    Width:
    77.6 mm +1.6 mm versus Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
    Depth:
    7 mm
  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    Height:
    150 mm
    Width:
    76 mm
    Depth:
    8.7 mm +1.7 mm versus Mi Note

Weight

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

  1. 1. Mi Note

    161 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    164 g

    +3 g versus Mi Note

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 Note 3 (MediaTek)

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

Mi Note has approximately 7.4% 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.

Recorded RAM for Mi Note, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMi NoteRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
16 GB 3 GB RAM Unknown
64 GB 3 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

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
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

    3000 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    4000 mAh

    +1000 mAh versus Mi Note

Specifications

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1. Mi Note2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 155.1 Х 77.6 Х 7 mm
  • 150 Х 76 Х 8.7 mm
Weight
  • 161 g
  • 164 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.7" 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.
  • 16/64 GB
  • 3 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.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
  • upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop); MIUI 7
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 89.6 cm2
  • 82.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 74.4%
  • 72.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 386 PPI
  • 403 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • OIS
  • AF
  • f/2.0
  • 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
  • 4 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 4 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/3''
  • 2µm
  • 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 Note, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
  • Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 330
  • PowerVR G6200
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 928
  • 1399
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 2128
Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 2038
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 273
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Release date
  • 2015
  • January
  • 2015
  • November
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • 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/back glass (Gorilla Glass 3)
  • aluminum frame
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Micro-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 -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 - 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
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 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
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • 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, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 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, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging