Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 MediaTek Version VS. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon Version

Written by Geekbuying on August 3, 2016

With good design, features, and reasonable performance at a very attractive price, the Redmi series has always been wildly popular. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, with no exception, has been the successor of one of Xiaomi’s most popular phones. The Redmi Note 3 has two versions, the Snapdragon 650 version and MediaTek Helio X10 version. Many customers are confused about which version is better. Today we will share with you the comparison and difference between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 MediaTek version and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon version.

Display

Redmi Note 3 Mediatek version is equipped with a basic sunlight display, while the Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon version is equipped with an upgraded sunlight display. The latest upgraded sunlight display uses “pixel level dynamic contrast technology”, which means each pixel gets adjusted with brightness according to its ambient light.

Processor

In terms of processor, there is a huge difference between Redmi Note 3 MediaTek version and Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon version. The Redmi note 3 MediaTek version is powered by MediaTek ‘s Flagship Helio X10 Octor core processor, which supports speed up to 2.2ghz, capturing HD images and recording 4K videos. While the Redmi note 3 Snapdragon version is the first phone to launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 650 processor. The Snapdragon 650 chip offers a hexa-core processor with 2x Cortex-A72 at 1.8GHz and 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.4GHz.

Camera

The Redmi Note 3 MediaTek is equipped with primary 13MP f/2.2 rear camera, which is capable of capturing decent image. While the Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon version is equipped with 16 MP f/2.0 rear camera. This is the first smartphone from Xiaomi that features a 16 mega pixel in such affordable price. With dual Image Sensor Processor (ISP) and 0.1 ultra-fast PDAF technology, Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon version allows you to take HD photos. Both devices have 5 MP front selfie camera.

MediaTek version

Snapdragon version

Network

The Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon version supports 2G/3G/4G network, while the MediaTek version supports 2G/3G/4G even 4G+ network.

VoLTE support

The Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon version supports VoLTE which introduces HD voice and video calls, while the Redmi Note 3 MediaTek version doesn’t support VoLTE.

Specs