Lava Z3
#2986
Xiaomi Redmi 3
#2961Category Breakdown
Lava Z3
Xiaomi Redmi 3
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.142.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.559.5
Summary
- The Lava Z3 features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 3's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Lava Z3 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Redmi 3 uses the Snapdragon 616 with options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, indicating a potential advantage in multitasking for the Lava device.
- The camera on the Redmi 3 is superior with a 13 MP rear sensor versus the 8 MP on the Lava Z3, although both can record video at 1080p.
- The Lava Z3 has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 4100 mAh in the Redmi 3, which may provide longer usage time.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Lava Z3 using a glass front and plastic back, while the Redmi 3 features a glass front with an aluminum back and frame, potentially offering a more premium feel.
- Finally, the Lava Z3 runs on Android 11, whereas the Redmi 3 operates on an older Android 5.1 with MIUI 7, indicating a more updated software experience for the Lava device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z3
Xiaomi Redmi 3
General
Release Date
2022, February 26
2016
Announced
2022, February 26
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm, AFQVGA
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.48 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
144 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Cyan
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Classic Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
OS Version
Android 11
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes