Nokia 3
#4297
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#4866Category Breakdown
Nokia 3
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Performance
51.349.5
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.618.9
Build
74.471.7
Connectivity
55.436.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.730.6
Summary
- The Nokia 3 features a more premium build quality with a Gorilla Glass 3 front and aluminum frame, while the Xiaomi Redmi 1S uses Asahi Dragontrail glass and a plastic frame, resulting in a slightly heavier device.
- In terms of display, the Nokia 3 has a 5.0-inch screen with a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, compared to the 4.7-inch display of the Redmi 1S, which has a higher pixel density of around 312 ppi.
- Performance-wise, the Nokia 3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Redmi 1S utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with 1GB of RAM, making the Nokia 3 potentially more capable for multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 1S can record video at 1080p, while the Nokia 3 is limited to 720p.
- The Nokia 3 has a larger battery capacity of 2630 mAh compared to the 2000 mAh in the Redmi 1S, which may offer better endurance.
- Lastly, the Nokia 3 runs on a more recent version of Android, Nougat, with the option to upgrade to Pie, while the Redmi 1S is limited to KitKat with MIUI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
General
Release Date
2017, June 17
2014
Announced
2017, February 24
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP1
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2630 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2630 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.4 x 71.4 x 8.5 mm (5.65 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
140 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Copper White
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass