Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 and Samsung Galaxy Note8. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-N950F/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 139.3 mm | 162.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has greater height than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Width | 69.6 mm | 74.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has greater width than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Depth | 8.5 mm | 8.6 mm | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 is narrower than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Weight | 144 g | 195 g | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 is lighter than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Body Colour | Fashion gold | Deepsea blue | Gold maple | Midnight black | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note8 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | - | 1.29 W/kg (body), 0.173 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | Heart rate sensor | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM, nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.3" | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Display Format | HD | - | |
| Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 521 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Display Features | - | Always-on display |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 | Samsung Exynos | |
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| Processor Number | - | 8895 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 2.3 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has higher clock speed than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 405 | Mali-G71 MP20 |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
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| RAM | 1 GB | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has more RAM than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has more internal memory than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| User Memory | - | 51.2 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, Virtual Shot, HYPERLAPSE, Food mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile detection | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| White Balance | - | Custom, automatic | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation) |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.6" | |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Wide selfie mode | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4100 mAh | 3300 mAh | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
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| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note8 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA | |
| Talk Time | - | 1320 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Talk (3G): up to 1320 min Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 47 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 74 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | |
| User Interface | MIUI V7 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, WMA, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Acoustic Overload Point |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader, eye scan | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control | Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, AKG headphones, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |
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