Xiaomi Redmi 3 vs ZTE Blade A1 vs ZTE Nubia Z9 mini: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi 3 vs ZTE Blade A1 vs ZTE Nubia Z9 mini. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 3China · 2GB · 16GB
ZTE Blade A1ZTE Blade A1Global · 2GB · 16GB
ZTE Nubia Z9 miniZTE Nubia Z9 miniChina · 2GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 3
Xiaomi Redmi 3
China · 2GB · 16GB
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ZTE Blade A1
ZTE Blade A1
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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ZTE Nubia Z9 mini
ZTE Nubia Z9 mini
China · 2GB · 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
8.8
89 reviews
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2 reviews
7.3
9 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 3 vs ZTE Blade A1 vs ZTE Nubia Z9 mini

Specs where to buy Xiaomi Redmi 3 Xiaomi Redmi 3
China · 2GB · 16GB 		ZTE Blade A1 prices ZTE Blade A1
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		ZTE Nubia Z9 mini price compare ZTE Nubia Z9 mini
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5" 5" 5"
Resolution HD HD FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 69% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.6 mm
139.3 mm
8.4 mm 		70.2 mm
142.0 mm
8.9 mm 		69.8 mm
141.3 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 144 g 137 g 147 g
Micro SnapD. 616
Octa-Core 		MT6735
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 615
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 33.726
v6 		20.168
v? 		31.025
v?
Battery 4100 mAh 2800 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3L2
1
12.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX234 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Xiaomi ZTE Nubia
Aliases Xiaomi Hongmi 3 -- --

Release Date
Release date January 2016,
8 years ago 		December 2015,
8 years ago 		March 2015,
9 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available
Market China Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi 3
ZTE Blade A1
ZTE Nubia Z9 mini
Xiaomi Redmi 3
ZTE Blade A1
ZTE Nubia Z9 mini
Size
69.6 mm • 139.3 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.2 mm • 142.0 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.8 mm • 141.3 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 144 g 137 g 147 g
Usable surface 71 % 69 % 70 %
Materials Plastic, Magnesium alloy Plastic Glass
Resistance - - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
White

Blue

Yellow

Gray

Green
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • CGS - Continuous Grain Silicon

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
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5.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
--
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.9
--
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
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8.2
Number of reviews
89 reviews
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9 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2 MediaTek MT6735 Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 ARM Mali-T720 Qualcomm Adreno 405

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- --

Antutu
Score
33.726
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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20.168
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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31.025
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 15% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back No

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

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?
8.2
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7.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
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7.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.3
--
4.9
Number of reviews
89 reviews
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9 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12.8 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3L2 Unknown Sony IMX234 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- 40 - 3200
Pixel size 1.12 µm -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" -- 1/2.6"

Features
Flash LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • 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
  • 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 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.5
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9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
--
7.7
Quality of selfies
7.6
--
6.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.9
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7.4
Number of reviews
89 reviews
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9 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • 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+)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

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

 0.904 W/Kg on head
0.562 W/Kg on body 		-- --
American measurement

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

 -- W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.421 W/Kg on head
1.438 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
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8.4
Quality of the GPS
8.3
--
8.8
And the WiFi?
8.9
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8.9
Number of reviews
89 reviews
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9 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
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2800 mAh
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2900 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 1%
    Less than a day
  • 4%
    One day
  • 34%
    More than one day
  • 61%
    Two days or more
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  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
89 reviews
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9 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V7 (Android 5.1 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 68%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 13%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 28%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
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  • 22%
    Never
  • 22%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
89 reviews
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9 reviews
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