Nokia C3
#3893
Xiaomi Redmi Note
#4527Category Breakdown
Nokia C3
Xiaomi Redmi Note
Performance
57.250.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.125.7
Build
67.987.5
Connectivity
43.037.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.732.8
Summary
- The Nokia C3 features a slightly larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, both offering a similar pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the C3 is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset with up to 3GB of RAM, whereas the Redmi Note utilizes a Mediatek MT6592 chipset with up to 2GB of RAM, giving the C3 a slight edge in multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Redmi Note is superior, featuring a 13 MP rear camera compared to the C3's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is also slightly higher in the Redmi Note at 3200 mAh versus the C3's 3040 mAh, but neither supports fast charging.
- Build quality for both includes plastic frames, but the Redmi Note has a Gorilla Glass 3 front for added durability.
- Lastly, the Nokia C3 runs on Android 10, while the Redmi Note launched with Android 4.2 and is upgradable to 4.4.4, resulting in a more modern software experience on the C3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C3
Xiaomi Redmi Note
General
Release Date
2020, August 04
2014
Announced
2020, August 04
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 1.4/1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
IMG8322
Mali-450MP4
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3040 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3040 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3200/3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.9 x 77 x 8.7 mm (6.30 x 3.03 x 0.34 in)
154 x 78.7 x 9.5 mm (6.06 x 3.10 x 0.37 in)
Weight
184.5 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Nordic blue, Sand gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 10
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass