Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
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ZTE Blade A3
#4375Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
ZTE Blade A3
Performance
63.954.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.556.6
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and back, compared to the ZTE Blade A3's plastic construction.
- Both devices have a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, but the Redmi Note 4 offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better clarity and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi Note 4 is powered by a deca-core processor, providing superior multitasking capabilities over the Blade A3's quad-core CPU.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Note 4 includes a 5 MP front camera for selfies, while the Blade A3 lacks a front camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Redmi Note 4 at 4100 mAh compared to the Blade A3's 4000 mAh, although both lack fast charging.
- The Redmi Note 4 runs on Android 6.0 with MIUI 10, while the Blade A3 operates on Android 7.1, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
ZTE Blade A3
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
CPU
Deca-core 2.1 GHz
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM (Standard), 64GB 3GB RAM (High), 64GB 4GB RAM (Exclusive)
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151 x 76 x 8.4 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
152.4 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.00 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
175 g
164 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue, Black
Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes