Xiaomi Mi 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Mi 3
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Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Faster charging
Xiaomi Mi 3
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Mi 3
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 441 | 441 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 65 | 70.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 506 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 5 | MIUI 8 |
| OS Version | 4.3 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, HDR | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3050 | 4100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| music play | Up to 50 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 500 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 25 h | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM |
| Height (mm) | 144 | 141.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 145 | 156 |
| Width (mm) | 73.6 | 69.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, September. Released 2013, December | 2016, November. Released 2016, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Mi 3 and Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime packs a 4100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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