Xiaomi Mi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Mi8 Lite: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Mi8 Lite. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 3
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.5
167 reviews
9.0
256 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Mi8 Lite

Specs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 price compare Xiaomi Mi Note 3
China · 6GB · 128GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi8 Lite Xiaomi Mi8 Lite
China · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 5.5" 6.26"
Resolution FHD FHD+
Usable surface 73% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 19:9
Dimensions 74.0 mm
152.6 mm
7.6 mm 		75.8 mm
156.4 mm
7.5 mm
Weight 163 g 169 g
Micro SnapD. 660
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 660
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 139.313
v7 		174.767
v8
Battery 3500 mAh 3350 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 24.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- Mi 8 Youth

Release Date
Release date September 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Xiaomi Mi8 Lite
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Xiaomi Mi8 Lite
Size
74.0 mm • 152.6 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 156.4 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 163 g 169 g
Usable surface 73 % 82 %
Materials Glass, Metal Glass, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue
Pink

Purple

Jet Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 6.26"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 19:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2280 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • 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
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.7
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.5
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.1
8.3
Number of reviews
167 reviews
256 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus
CPU 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 512 Qualcomm Adreno 512

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
139.313
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 21% of devices
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174.767
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1
8.5
Number of reviews
167 reviews
256 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
13 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3M3
Samsung
Type
ISOCELL
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.00 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.4"
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 24.8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX576 Exmor RS
Type -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2.78"
Others
--
--

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
8.1
7.3
Quality of selfies
8.7
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.0
7.3
Number of reviews
167 reviews
256 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • 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)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • 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
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.502 W/Kg on head
1.544 W/Kg on body 		0.749 W/Kg on head
1.585 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 1.150 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.5
9.0
And the WiFi?
9.6
9.0
Number of reviews
167 reviews
256 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
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3350 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 62%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 29%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
167 reviews
256 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    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?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
167 reviews
256 reviews
Prices
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