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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

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ZTE Max XL

ZTE Max XL

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Category Breakdown

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
ZTE Max XL
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.557.5

Summary

  • The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE Max XL has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 367 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Redmi Note 3 is powered by a MediaTek Helio X10 chipset with a 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU, offering better performance compared to the Snapdragon 435 in the ZTE Max XL, which runs at 1.4 GHz.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front camera.
  • The Redmi Note 3 has a slightly larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3990 mAh in the ZTE Max XL, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
  • Software-wise, the Redmi Note 3 runs on Android 5.0.2 with MIUI 7, while the ZTE Max XL operates on a more recent Android 7.1.1, providing a potentially better software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
ZTE Max XL

General

Release Date

2015
2017

Announced

2015
2017

Description

N/A
For Boost/Virgin MobileAlso known as ZTE Blade X Max for Sprint/Cricket

Display

Size

5.5"
6"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR G6200
Adreno 505

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP
13 MP

Main Camera Details

13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, AF

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Details

5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

4000 mAh
3990 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3990 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

10W wired
18W wired, QC2

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

150 x 76 x 8.7 mm (5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
165.1 x 83.8 x 9.4 mm (6.5 x 3.30 x 0.37 in)

Weight

164 g
180 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver, Gray, Gold
Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (2CA)

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)

OS Version

Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes