Xiaomi Mi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 3Xiaomi Mi Note 3China · 6GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi A1Xiaomi Mi A1Global · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Global · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Global · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
China · 6GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
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Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available 6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera 6.1Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 5.9 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery 5.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.5
167 reviews
8.7
323 reviews
8.8
604 reviews
9.0
564 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Specs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 prices Xiaomi Mi Note 3
China · 6GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Mi A1 prices Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.5" 5.5" 5.5" 5.99"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD+
Usable surface 73% useful 70% useful 72% useful 77% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 74.0 mm
152.6 mm
7.6 mm 		75.8 mm
155.4 mm
7.3 mm 		76.0 mm
151.0 mm
8.4 mm 		75.4 mm
158.5 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 163 g 165 g 165 g 180 g
Micro SnapD. 660
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 139.313
v7 		78.150
v7 		107.194
v9 		116.663
v7
Battery 3500 mAh 3080 mAh 4100 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
2 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX258
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K2L7
2
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- Xiaomi MiA1 -- Red Rice Note 5, M1803E7SG

Release Date
Release date September 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago 		August 2016,
7 years ago 		March 2018,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available On Sale
Market China Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Size
74.0 mm • 152.6 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 155.4 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 151.0 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 163 g 165 g 165 g 180 g
Usable surface 73 % 70 % 72 % 77 %
Materials Glass, Metal Aluminium alloy, Metal Plastic, Metal Aluminium alloy
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black
Black

Gold

Rose-gold
Gold

Silver

Gray
Black

Gold

Cyan

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5" 5.5" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 18:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 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
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • 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°
  • 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?
7.7
7.6
7.5
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.7
8.9
8.9
9.0
Is it comfortable?
9.5
8.6
8.8
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.1
7.8
7.8
8.1
Number of reviews
167 reviews
323 reviews
604 reviews
564 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 512 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 509

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

Antutu
Score
139.313
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 21% of devices
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78.150
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 25% of devices
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107.194
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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116.663
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 51% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage -- -- eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
8.6
8.2
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
9.0
9.0
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1
8.1
8.3
8.5
Number of reviews
167 reviews
323 reviews
604 reviews
564 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 13 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Omnivision OV12A10 Sony IMX258 Samsung S5K2L7
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 1600
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.25 µm 1.12 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.9" 1/3.06" 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
13 Mpx
12 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3M3
Omnivision OV13380
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
ISOCELL
PureCel
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
ƒ/ 2.6
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.00 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.4"
1/2.4"
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 16 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K5E8 Unknown Omnivision OV13855
Type -- CMOS -- PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/5" -- 1/2.9"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
90
Mobile
94
Photo
82
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
8.7
8.5
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
8.1
6.5
6.4
7.7
Quality of selfies
8.7
7.3
7.7
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.0
8.4
8.1
8.7
Number of reviews
167 reviews
323 reviews
604 reviews
564 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)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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
  • Micro 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 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)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • 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
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • 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.

 0.502 W/Kg on head
1.544 W/Kg on body 		1.750 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body 		-- 1.290 W/Kg on head
1.240 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 1.260 W/Kg on head
0.170 W/Kg on body 		0.375 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
8.8
8.9
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.5
8.7
8.8
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.6
8.8
9.0
9.2
Number of reviews
167 reviews
323 reviews
604 reviews
564 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
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3080 mAh
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4100 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No No Yes,
10.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • 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
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    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
167 reviews
323 reviews
604 reviews
564 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V9.5 (Android 7.1)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes Yes Yes

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
  • 56%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    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?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 1%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 79%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 49%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 63%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
167 reviews
323 reviews
604 reviews
564 reviews
Prices
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