Nokia C3
#3893
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
#3878Category Breakdown
Nokia C3
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
Performance
57.260.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.125.3
Build
67.988.9
Connectivity
43.046.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.737.8
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 Y1 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the C3 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, whereas the Redmi Y1 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, which generally offers better performance.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the C3 having an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, compared to the Redmi Y1's 13 MP rear camera and a 16 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the C3 at 3040 mAh and the Redmi Y1 at 3080 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- Build quality favors the Redmi Y1, which includes Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum frame, while the C3 has a glass front and plastic back.
- Finally, the Nokia C3 runs on Android 10, offering a more recent software experience compared to the Redmi Y1's Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C3
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
General
Release Date
2020, August 04
2017
Announced
2020, August 04
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: Redmi Y1 (India); Redmi Note 5A (Global); Redmi Note 5A Prime (China, Malaysia)
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)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3040 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3040 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3080 mAh, non-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)
153 x 76.2 x 7.7 mm (6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
184.5 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Nordic blue, Sand gold
Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass