Huawei Honor 9 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Honor 9 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Huawei Honor 9
Huawei Honor 9
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL10
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Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
China · 6GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.2Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.9Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.4Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 4.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
9.2
54 reviews
9.5
167 reviews
8.5
13 reviews
9.0
565 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Honor 9 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Specs Huawei Honor 9 price comparison Huawei Honor 9
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL10
Xiaomi Mi Note 3 prices Xiaomi Mi Note 3
China · 6GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro price comparison Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
China · 3GB · 32GB
stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.15" 5.5" 5.84" 5.99"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 70% useful 73% useful 79% useful 77% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 19:9 18:9
Dimensions 70.9 mm
147.3 mm
7.5 mm
74.0 mm
152.6 mm
7.6 mm
71.7 mm
149.3 mm
8.8 mm
75.4 mm
158.5 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 155 g 163 g 178 g 180 g
Micro Kirin 960
Octa-Core
SnapD. 660
Octa-Core
SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
SnapD. 636
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 204.707
v8
139.313
v7
89.000
v?
116.663
v7
Battery 3200 mAh 3500 mAh 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX486 Exmor RS
2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K2L7
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q Android 9.0 P

Brand

Brand Huawei Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Glory 9, STF-AL00, STF-AL10 -- -- Redmi Rise Note 5

Release Date

Release date June 2017,
6 years ago
September 2017,
6 years ago
June 2018,
5 years ago
March 2018,
6 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available Not available
Market China China China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Honor 9
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Huawei Honor 9
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Size
70.9 mm 147.3 mm 7.5 mm
Print 3D Model
74.0 mm 152.6 mm 7.6 mm
Print 3D Model
71.7 mm 149.3 mm 8.8 mm
Print 3D Model
75.4 mm 158.5 mm 8.1 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 155 g 163 g 178 g 180 g
Usable surface 70 % 73 % 79 % 77 %
Materials Glass Glass, Metal Metal Aluminium alloy
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Blue

Gold

Gray
Black
Black

Blue

Gold

Red

Rose-gold
Black

Gold

Cyan

Rose-gold

Screen

Diagonal 5.15" 5.5" 5.84" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 19:9 18:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD+
1080 x 2280 px
FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 428 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 432 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 550 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 94% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Curved Glass display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0
7.7
7.2
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.7
8.5
9.0
Is it comfortable?
9.2
9.5
8.5
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
9.1
8.3
8.1
Number of reviews
54 reviews
167 reviews
13 reviews
565 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.84 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP8 Qualcomm Adreno 512 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 509

RAM

RAM 4 GB 6 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM -- LPDDR4X RAM

Storage

Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- eMMC 5.1 Storage -- eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
No Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

Notifications LED Color LED Notifications LED Notifications LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
9.2
8.6
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.3
9.7
8.2
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
9.1
7.7
8.5
Number of reviews
54 reviews
167 reviews
13 reviews
565 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Sony IMX486 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L7
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 1600
Pixel size -- 1.25 µm 1.25 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9" 1/2.9" 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Black & white

Telephoto lens


Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
20 Mpx
13 Mpx
5 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K3M3
Samsung S5K5E8
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
--
ISOCELL
CMOS
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.6
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.4"
1/5"
1/5"

Features

Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
No,
30 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • AF assist Beam
  • Front Flash

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 16 Mpx 5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV13855
Type -- -- -- PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/2.9"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score --
90
Mobile
94
Photo
82
Video
-- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
9.6
8.2
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
7.8
8.1
6.9
7.7
Quality of selfies
8.7
8.7
7.9
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
9.0
8.5
8.7
Number of reviews
54 reviews
167 reviews
13 reviews
565 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

Huawei Honor 9 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 camera: Comparison of real photos

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

1.260 W/Kg on head
1.260 W/Kg on body
0.502 W/Kg on head
1.544 W/Kg on body
-- 1.030 W/Kg on head
0.790 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

-- -- 0.964 W/Kg on head
0.780 W/Kg on body
--

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.4
8.7
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.5
8.8
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.2
9.6
8.8
9.1
Number of reviews
54 reviews
167 reviews
13 reviews
565 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3200 mAh
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 44%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 62%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 23%
    One day
  • 31%
    More than one day
  • 38%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 57%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
54 reviews
167 reviews
13 reviews
565 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) No No No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 43%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 20%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 63%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
54 reviews
167 reviews
13 reviews
565 reviews