LG K3 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 mini Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG K3 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 mini Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG K3LG K3Global · 1GB · 8GB · 4G
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini PrimeSamsung Galaxy J1 mini PrimeGlobal · 1GB · 8GB · J106F/DS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4XXiaomi Redmi Note 4XChina · 3GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG K3
LG K3
Global · 1GB · 8GB · 4G
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Samsung Galaxy J1 mini Prime
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini Prime
Global · 1GB · 8GB · J106F/DS
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
China · 3GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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2 reviews
3.5
29 reviews
8.6
235 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG K3 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 mini Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

Specs where to buy LG K3 LG K3
Global · 1GB · 8GB · 4G 		Samsung Galaxy J1 mini Prime prices Samsung Galaxy J1 mini Prime
Global · 1GB · 8GB · J106F/DS 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
China · 3GB · 16GB
Inches 4.5" 4" 5.5"
Resolution LowRes LowRes FHD
Usable surface 61% useful 59% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 5:3 16:9
Dimensions 67.8 mm
133.9 mm
9.4 mm 		63.1 mm
121.6 mm
10.8 mm 		76.0 mm
151.0 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 127 g 126 g 165 g
Micro SnapD. 210
Quad-Core 		SC9830
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 13.500
v? 		11.426
v? 		107.726
v9
Battery 1940 mAh 1500 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · Unknow

1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV13855
Selfie Camera SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand LG Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases LGLS450, LS450 SM-J106F/DS, J106F/DS --

Release Date
Release date June 2016,
7 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

LG K3
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini Prime
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
LG K3
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini Prime
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Size
67.8 mm • 133.9 mm • 9.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
63.1 mm • 121.6 mm • 10.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 151.0 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 127 g 126 g 165 g
Usable surface 61 % 59 % 72 %
Materials Plastic Plastic Plastic, Metal
Resistance - - -
Colors
Black
Black

Gold
Black

Gold

Silver

Pink

Turquoise

Screen
Diagonal 4.5" 4" 5.5"
Type LCD • TFT LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 5:3 16:9
Resolution LowRes
480 x 854 px 		LowRes
480 x 800 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 218 Pixels per inch 233 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.4
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
4.9
8.5
Is it comfortable?
--
5.9
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
2.9
7.7
Number of reviews
--
29 reviews
235 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 Spreadtrum SC9830A Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.1 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.5 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits No No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 304 ARM Mali-400 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- LPDDR3 RAM

Antutu
Score
13.500
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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11.426
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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107.726
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 35% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No No Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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4.5
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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3.8
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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2.1
7.9
Number of reviews
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29 reviews
235 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV13855
Type CMOS CMOS PureCel
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size -- -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/2.9"

Features
Flash LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Geotagging
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 0.3 Mpx 0.3 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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3.3
8.2
Quality of nighttime photos
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1.8
5.9
Quality of selfies
--
2.2
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
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4.8
8.0
Number of reviews
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29 reviews
235 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B12 (700)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA B5 (850)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.570 W/Kg on head
1.650 W/Kg on body 		0.724 W/Kg on head
0.674 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.730 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.850 W/Kg on head
0.690 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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6.5
8.7
Quality of the GPS
--
5.8
8.6
And the WiFi?
--
5.8
9.0
Number of reviews
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29 reviews
235 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1940 mAh
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1500 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 55%
    Less than half day
  • 31%
    Less than a day
  • 10%
    One day
  • 3%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 28%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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29 reviews
235 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 65%
    Never
  • 19%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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29 reviews
235 reviews
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