Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Redmi Note 2 vs Meizu Metal specs and size comparison
5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches
150 x 76 x 8.65 mm
5.78 oz (164 g)
5.98 x 2.99 x 0.32 inches
152 x 76 x 8.25 mm
5.64 oz (160 g)
5.93 x 2.96 x 0.32 inches
150.7 x 75.3 x 8.2 mm
5.71 oz (162 g)
5.94 x 2.96 x 0.34 inches
150.9 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm
5.26 oz (149 g)
5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches
150 x 76 x 8.65 mm
5.78 oz (164 g)
5.98 x 2.99 x 0.32 inches
152 x 76 x 8.25 mm
5.64 oz (160 g)
5.93 x 2.96 x 0.32 inches
150.7 x 75.3 x 8.2 mm
5.71 oz (162 g)
5.94 x 2.96 x 0.34 inches
150.9 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm
5.26 oz (149 g)
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Being a company that sells predominantly in the Chinese market, that segment has formidable competitors to go against now - Meizu's fresh Blue Charm Metal handset, the LeTV 1s, and even Xiaomi's own Redmi Note 2. Not only did Xiaomi house its new Note 3 in a metal body, but it also added a fingerprint sensor to match the Meizu and LeTV endeavors, but what differs it from the direct competitors?
Well, as you can see in the table below, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 employs a huge, 4000 mAh battery, against the juice packs of the others that gravitate around the 3000 mAh mark. A 30% larger battery means you will be able to get about two days away from the charger with average usage, so it's a pretty big score for Xiaomi right there. The new Xiaomi phone is also the shortest of the bunch, though slightly thicker because of the larger battery
Moreover, the LeTV phone, claimed to be sold below cost, commands a $172 tag, which is the starting point for the 3 GB/32 GB model of the Redmi Note 3 as well, and is lower than the $206 Meizu is asking for its similarly-equipped metal 5.5-incher. All in all, it will be hard for anyone to one-up Xiaomi in the battle for the most popular format in China now, and that might have been the manufacturer's goal all along when outing a Redmi Note 2 successor just three months after the launch.
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| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 | Meizu Blue Charm Metal |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches 150 x 76 x 8.65 mm |
5.98 x 2.99 x 0.32 inches 152 x 76 x 8.25 mm |
5.93 x 2.96 x 0.32 inches 150.7 x 75.3 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.78 oz (164.0 g) | 5.64 oz (160.0 g) | 5.71 oz (162.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Metal | Back: Plastic | Back: Metal |
| Biometrics | ||
| Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) | |
| Features | ||
| Notification light | Touch sensitive control keys | |
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Gold, Gray, Silver | Black, Pink, Yellow, Blue, White | Black, Pink, Blue, White, Gold |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.5-inch | 5.5-inch | 5.5-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 73.15 % | 72.29 % | 73.64 % |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
| Peak brightness | ||
| 450 cd/m2 (nit) | ||
| Features | ||
| Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek Helio X10 MT6795 | MediaTek Helio X10 MT6795 | MediaTek Helio X10 MT6795 |
| Processor | ||
| Octa-core 2000 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2000 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2000 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | ||
| PowerVR G6200 | PowerVR G6200 | PowerVR G6200 |
| RAM | ||
| 3GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR3) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 32GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSDXC up to 128 GB | |
| OS | ||
| Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), Xiaomi MI UI | Android (5.0 Lollipop), Xiaomi MI UI | Android, Meizu Flyme UI |
Battery
| Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4000 mAh | 3060 mAh | 3140 mAh |
| Type | ||
| Li - Polymer | Li - Ion | |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 13 MP (PDAF) Aperture size: F2.2 | 13 MP (PDAF) Aperture size: F2.2 | 13 MP (PDAF) Aperture size: F2.2 |
| Flash | ||
| Dual LED | LED | Dual LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 1920x1080 (Full HD) Time-lapse video, Video calling, Video sharing |
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) | Yes Video calling |
| Front | ||
| 5 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 5 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 5 MP |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| WLAN | ||
| 802.11 b,g,n,ac,dual-band Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11 b,g,n,ac,dual-band |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) |
| Other | ||
| Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share | |
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation | ||
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600) | |
| 4G (TDD) | ||
| Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | |
| 3G | ||
| Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE, HSPA, HSUPA | LTE, HSPA | LTE, UMTS |
| Dual SIM | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano SIM, Micro SIM | Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Micro SIM |
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
| Other features | ||
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Buyers information
| MSRP | ||
|---|---|---|
| $ 171 | $ 155 | |
Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2015 | Aug 13, 2015 | Oct 21, 2015 |
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