Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
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ZTE Max XL
#4876Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
ZTE Max XL
Performance
57.256.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
28.127.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.850.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.530.6
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
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, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Silver, Gray, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass