Xiaomi Redmi 3x vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek): specs comparison

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.

Weight

Redmi 3x: 20 g lighter

Redmi 3x:

144 g

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):

164 g
Width

Redmi 3x: 6.4 mm narrower

Redmi 3x:

69.6 mm

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):

76 mm
Screen diagonal

Redmi 3x: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

Redmi 3x:

5 in

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):

5.5 in
Chipset

Redmi 3x:

Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):

Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Height

Redmi 3x: 10.7 mm shorter

Redmi 3x:

139.3 mm

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):

150 mm
Release year

Redmi 3x:

2016

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. Redmi 3x

Height:

139.3 mm
Width:

69.6 mm
Depth:

8.5 mm
2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Height:

150 mm +10.7 mm versus Redmi 3x
Width:

76 mm +6.4 mm versus Redmi 3x
Depth:

8.7 mm

Weight

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

1. Redmi 3x

144 g
2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

164 g

+20 g versus Redmi 3x

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. Redmi 3x

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²
2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) has approximately 21% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 3x.

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 Redmi 3x, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Redmi 3x	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
32 GB	2 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. Redmi 3x

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

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. Redmi 3x

4100 mAh

+100 mAh versus Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

4000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi 3x2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Redmi 3x	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	139.3 Х 69.6 Х 8.5 mm	150 Х 76 Х 8.7 mm
Weight	144 g	164 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inch	5.5" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32 GB 2 GB RAM	16 GB 2 GB RAM32 GB 3 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4100 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); MIUI 7.3	Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop); MIUI 7
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)	Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Redmi 3x	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	68.9 cm2	82.6 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.1%	72.4%
PPI /points per inch/	294 PPI	403 PPI

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Redmi 3x	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP PDAF f/2.0	13 MP PDAF f/2.2
Functions	LED flash HDR panorama	Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	5 MP f/2.2	5 MP f/2.0

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Redmi 3x	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Processor CPU	Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 505	PowerVR G6200
Antutu 7 score *	35195	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	632	1399
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	1774	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	1822	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	273

General specs

General specs — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Redmi 3x	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Release date	2016 June	2015 November
Colors	Gold Dark Gray Silver	Silver Gray Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	170 EUR	180 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 264 h (3G) Music play - Up to 60 h
Body build	aluminum body plastic ends	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Redmi 3x	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	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)	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 EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA LTE
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 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	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.1 A2DP	4.1 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR EU - 0.33 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Redmi 3x	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Radio	FM radio	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 Redmi 3x, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
Specification	Redmi 3x	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging

Xiaomi Redmi 3x vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Xiaomi Redmi 3x

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Key differences

Weight

Width

Screen diagonal

Chipset

Height

Release year

Physical size

1. Redmi 3x

2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Weight

1. Redmi 3x

2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Screen size

1. Redmi 3x

2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Redmi 3x

2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. Redmi 3x

2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Specifications

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