Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
ZTE Axon 7 mini
Performance
66.861.2
Camera
46.836.6
Display
56.580.2
Battery
28.122.8
Build
87.90.2
Connectivity
50.064.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
45.642.0
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Y3 features a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the ZTE Axon 7 mini has a smaller 5.2-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi Y3 is powered by a Snapdragon 632 chipset, which offers decent multitasking capabilities, whereas the Axon 7 mini uses a Snapdragon 617, which is slightly older and less efficient.
- The camera on the Redmi Y3 includes a 12 MP rear sensor and a 32 MP front camera, providing superior selfie capabilities compared to the Axon 7 mini's 16 MP rear and 8 MP front cameras.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the Redmi Y3 housing a 4000 mAh battery compared to the Axon 7 mini's 2705 mAh, offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Redmi Y3 on Android 9.0 and the Axon 7 mini on Android 6.1, highlighting a more modern software experience on the Redmi Y3.
- Build quality-wise, the Redmi Y3 has a glass front and plastic back, while the Axon 7 mini is lighter and slimmer but does not specify materials used.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
ZTE Axon 7 mini
General
Release Date
2019
2016
Announced
2019
2016
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
6.26"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.9, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
8 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
2705 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2705 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC2, 46% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
147.5 x 71 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
180 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Elegant Blue, Bold Red, Prime Black
Ion Gold, Platinum Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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
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
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat), MiFavor 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

