Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
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ZTE nubia V18
#4422Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
ZTE nubia V18
Performance
57.268.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.852.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.533.7
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 nubia V18 has a slightly larger 6.01-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi Note 3 is powered by a MediaTek Helio X10 chipset, whereas the nubia V18 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, both featuring an octa-core CPU but with the nubia offering more RAM at 4GB compared to the Redmi's maximum of 3GB.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the nubia V18 has a higher resolution 8 MP front camera compared to the 5 MP on the Redmi Note 3.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 4000 mAh battery, but the Redmi Note 3 supports 10W charging, while the nubia V18 does not specify any charging capability.
- The Redmi Note 3 runs on Android 5.0.2 with MIUI 7, while the nubia V18 offers a more recent Android 7.1, upgradable to 8.0, providing a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
ZTE nubia V18
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.01"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6200
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
Reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150 x 76 x 8.7 mm (5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
158.7 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm (6.25 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
164 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gray, Gold
Black, Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass