Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
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Xiaomi Mi Note 3
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Faster charging
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
Lighter body
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 403 | 401 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 70.1 | 73.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 512 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 | Snapdragon 660 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | MIUI 12 |
| OS Version | 7.1.2 | 7.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | 4K@30fps, 720p@120fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.6, 50mm, (telephoto) | 12 MP, f/2.6, 52mm, (telephoto) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3080 | 3500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 155.4 | 152.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Weight (g) | 165 | 163 |
| Width (mm) | 75.8 | 74 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, September. Released 2017, September | 2017, September. Released 2017, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) and Xiaomi Mi Note 3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Mi Note 3 packs a 3500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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