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Xiaomi Redmi Note vs ZTE Nova 3.5

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.

  • WidthNova 3.5: 18.8 mm narrowerNova 3.5: 59.9 mm · Redmi Note: 78.7 mm
  • Screen diagonalNova 3.5: 2 in smaller diagonalNova 3.5: 3.5 in · Redmi Note: 5.5 in
  • DepthRedmi Note: 1.5 mm thinnerRedmi Note: 9.5 mm · Nova 3.5: 11 mm
  • HeightNova 3.5: 41.6 mm shorterNova 3.5: 112.4 mm · Redmi Note: 154 mm
  • Release year2014 / 2012Redmi Note: 2014 · Nova 3.5: 2012

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.

Front
Redmi Note: 154 × 78.7 mm 1 Nova 3.5: 112.4 × 59.9 mm 2
Side
Redmi Note: 154 × 9.5 mm 1 Nova 3.5: 112.4 × 11 mm 2
  1. 1. Redmi Note
    Height
    154 mm+41.6 mm versus Nova 3.5
    Width
    78.7 mm+18.8 mm versus Nova 3.5
    Depth
    9.5 mm
    Weight
    199 g
  2. 2. Nova 3.5
    Height
    112.4 mm
    Width
    59.9 mm
    Depth
    11 mm+1.5 mm versus Redmi Note
    Weight
    Unknown

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.

Screen size
Redmi Note: 5.5 in, 16:9, About 83.4 cm² rectangular area 1 Nova 3.5: 3.5 in, 4:3, About 37.9 cm² rectangular area 2
  1. 1. Redmi Note 5.5 in · 16:9 About 83.4 cm² rectangular area
  2. 2. Nova 3.5 3.5 in · 4:3 About 37.9 cm² rectangular area

Redmi Note has approximately 119.8% more rectangular screen area than Nova 3.5.

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.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Redmi Note: Original memory entry

8 GB · 1/2 GB RAM

Nova 3.5: Original memory entry

512 MB · 256 MB 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

NFC
Unknown
Headphone jack
Yes
Memory card support
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Nova 3.5

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.

At least two unambiguous positive capacity values are needed for a chart. Original entries remain in the specifications.

Specifications

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1. Redmi Note2. Nova 3.5

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials
SpecificationRedmi NoteNova 3.5
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 154 Х 78.7 Х 9.5 mm
  • 112.4 Х 59.9 Х 11 mm
Weight
  • 199 g
  • 0 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • TFT
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 3.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 360 x 480 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB
  • 1/2 GB RAM
  • 512 MB
  • 256 MB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3100 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
  • 0 mAh,
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat); MIUI 9.2
  • Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display
SpecificationRedmi NoteNova 3.5
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 256K
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 37.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 4:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 68.8%
  • 56.3%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 267 PPI
  • 171 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video
SpecificationRedmi NoteNova 3.5
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 28mm (wide)
  • AF
  • 3.15 MP
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
Unknown
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • Yes
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • VGA
Performance
Performance
SpecificationRedmi NoteNova 3.5
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 1.4/1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
  • 800 MHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-450MP4
Unknown
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
  • 65210
Unknown
General specs
General specs
SpecificationRedmi NoteNova 3.5
Release date
  • 2014
  • March
  • 2012
  • February
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Black
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 120 EUR
Unknown
Body build
  • plastic body
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity
SpecificationRedmi NoteNova 3.5
SIM card
  • Dual SIM
  • Mini-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 GSM 850 / 1900
Speed
  • HSPA
  • HSPA
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
Music and Audio
Music and Audio
SpecificationRedmi NoteNova 3.5
Radio
  • FM radio
  • recording
Unknown
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Unknown
Other features
Other features
SpecificationRedmi NoteNova 3.5
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - MP4/H.264/WMV player -MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player -Document viewer -Photo viewer/editor -Voice memo/dial -Predictive text input