Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) vs ZTE Nubia Z5S mini

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.

  • Weight

    Nubia Z5S mini: 44 g lighter

    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    164 g
    Nubia Z5S mini:
    120 g
  • Width

    Nubia Z5S mini: 10.2 mm narrower

    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    76 mm
    Nubia Z5S mini:
    65.8 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Nubia Z5S mini: 0.8 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    5.5 in
    Nubia Z5S mini:
    4.7 in
  • Chipset

    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
    Nubia Z5S mini:
    Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600
  • Depth

    Nubia Z5S mini: 1.1 mm thinner

    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    8.7 mm
    Nubia Z5S mini:
    7.6 mm
  • Height

    Nubia Z5S mini: 15.2 mm shorter

    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    150 mm
    Nubia Z5S mini:
    134.8 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. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    Height:
    150 mm +15.2 mm versus Nubia Z5S mini
    Width:
    76 mm +10.2 mm versus Nubia Z5S mini
    Depth:
    8.7 mm +1.1 mm versus Nubia Z5S mini
  2. 2. Nubia Z5S mini

    Height:
    134.8 mm
    Width:
    65.8 mm
    Depth:
    7.6 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    164 g

    +44 g versus Nubia Z5S mini

  2. 2. Nubia Z5S mini

    120 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. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²
  2. 2. Nubia Z5S mini

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

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) has approximately 36.9% more rectangular screen area than Nubia Z5S mini.

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 Note 3 (MediaTek), Nubia Z5S mini, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)Nubia Z5S mini
16 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
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 Note 3 (MediaTek)

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

2. Nubia Z5S mini

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 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. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    4000 mAh

    +2000 mAh versus Nubia Z5S mini

  2. 2. Nubia Z5S mini

    2000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)2. Nubia Z5S mini

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), Nubia Z5S mini.
SpecificationRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)Nubia Z5S mini
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 150 Х 76 Х 8.7 mm
  • 134.8 Х 65.8 Х 7.6 mm
Weight
  • 164 g
  • 120 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IGZO IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" 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 GB
  • 2 GB RAM32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 2000 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop); MIUI 7
  • Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), Nubia Z5S mini.
SpecificationRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)Nubia Z5S mini
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 82.6 cm2
  • 60.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 72.4%
  • 68.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 403 PPI
  • 312 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), Nubia Z5S mini.
SpecificationRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)Nubia Z5S mini
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.2
  • 13 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 5 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), Nubia Z5S mini.
SpecificationRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)Nubia Z5S mini
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR G6200
  • Adreno 320
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 21396
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 1399
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 273
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), Nubia Z5S mini.
SpecificationRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)Nubia Z5S mini
Release date
  • 2015
  • November
  • 2013
  • November
Colors
  • Silver
  • Gray
  • Gold
  • White
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Yellow
  • Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 180 EUR
  • 230 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 264 h (3G) Music play - Up to 60 h
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), Nubia Z5S mini.
SpecificationRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)Nubia Z5S mini
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • 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)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
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
  • DLNA
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR EU - 0.33 W/kg (head)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), Nubia Z5S mini.
SpecificationRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)Nubia Z5S mini
Radio
  • Stereo FM radio
  • recording
  • 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 Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), Nubia Z5S mini.
SpecificationRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)Nubia Z5S mini
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass