Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime. Neither of them has front Flash. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 4050 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 7999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August, 2015. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime is Rs. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is January, 2016. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is Rs. 7999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has IPS LCD Screen type. Both have same 401 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 72.4% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime's ~ 71.5%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 16:9.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's larger 3 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime's lower 2 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 32 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's 16 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 5.0 and the second one on 5.1.1 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 2 Prime | Redmi Note 3 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Micro+Micro SIM | Micro+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August, 2015 | January, 2016 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 152 x 8.19 mm | 76 x 150 x 8.69 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 164 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 71.5% | ~ 72.4% |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 32 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.1 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v5.0 (Lollipop) | Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| GPU | PowerVR G6200 | Adreno 510 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | MMS, Instant Messaging |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | XviD, MP4 |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3060 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4050 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Music Playback Time | 46 hours | |