Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Price | $556 | $43 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,050 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 164 g | 165 g |
| Released | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD), ~401 ppi density |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
Platform
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to MIUI 10 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 6.0 Marshmallow (upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat with MIUI 11) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 510 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF | 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh or 4050 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (50% in 1 hour mentioned for 4050mAh variant) | 10W wired (5V/2A) |
Body
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 150 x 76 x 8.65 mm | 151 x 76 x 8.45 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 165 g (Snapdragon variant) |
| Build | Aluminum body | Aluminum body, plastic ends |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, January 14 | August 2016 (MediaTek), January 2017 (Snapdragon) |
| Status | Discontinued | Released January 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — 4,050 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro versus 4,100 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which has more RAM, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — 3 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro versus 4 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro — 164 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro versus 165 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — Jan 2016 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro versus Jan 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 8/10.
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