Xiaomi Redmi 3
#2961
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
#2959Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 3
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.559.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 3 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Redmi 4 Prime offers a sharper 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 616 chipset, whereas the Redmi 4 Prime utilizes a more efficient Snapdragon 625, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi 4 Prime has a slightly wider aperture of f/2.2 compared to f/2.0 on the Redmi 3.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4100 mAh, but both support 10W charging.
- The Redmi 3 runs on Android 5.1 with MIUI 7, while the Redmi 4 Prime comes with a more recent Android 6.0.1 and MIUI 8, offering an updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and aluminum back, but the Redmi 4 Prime is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 3
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
141.3 x 69.6 x 8.9 mm (5.56 x 2.74 x 0.35 in)
Weight
144 g
156 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Classic Gold
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes