Coolpad Mega 3
#5909
Xiaomi Mi 2
#6192Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega 3
Xiaomi Mi 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The Coolpad Mega 3 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Mi 2's 4.3-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Mega 3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.2 GHz, while the Mi 2 utilizes a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro at 1.5 GHz.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Mi 2 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Mega 3 is limited to 720p.
- The Mega 3 has a larger battery capacity of 3050 mAh compared to the Mi 2's 2000 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Mega 3 runs Android 6.0 with Cool UI, while the Mi 2 originally launched with Android 4.1, upgradable to 4.4.4 with MIUI 5.
- The build quality of the Mega 3 is slightly bulkier and heavier at 170g, compared to the lighter and more compact Mi 2 at 145g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega 3
Xiaomi Mi 2
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-T860
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
8 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
126 x 62 x 10.2 mm (4.96 x 2.44 x 0.40 in)
Weight
170 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
White, green, blue, red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 5
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes