Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
VS
Head to head
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,050 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 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 | Mar 2016 | Jan 2017 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is ahead on battery, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD), ~401 ppi density |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | — |
Platform
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.5 | 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 (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 510 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) | 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 (Snapdragon 650 variant) | 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 (Snapdragon 650 variant) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4050 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 10W wired (5V/2A) |
Body
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 150 x 76 x 8.7 mm (5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 in) | 151 x 76 x 8.45 mm |
| Weight | 164 g (5.78 oz) | 165 g (Snapdragon variant) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Aluminum body, plastic ends |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 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, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, January | August 2016 (MediaTek), January 2017 (Snapdragon) |
| Status | Available. Released 2016, March 03 | Released January 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — 4,050 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) versus 4,100 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which has more RAM, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — 3 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) versus 4 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) — 164 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) versus 165 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — Mar 2016 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) versus Jan 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon 650 variant) 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 8/10.