Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 vs. Google Pixel 2 XL

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 and Google Pixel 2 XL. 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.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 vs. Google Pixel 2 XL Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 Google Pixel 2 XL
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 139.3 mm 157.9 mm Google Pixel 2 XL has greater height than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3.
Width 69.6 mm 76.7 mm Google Pixel 2 XL has greater width than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3.
Depth 8.5 mm 7.9 mm Google Pixel 2 XL is narrower than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3.
Weight 144 g 175 g Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 is lighter than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3.
Body Colour Fashion gold Just black | Black & white
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection - Dustproof, water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - Yes Google Pixel 2 XL is waterproof.
IP rating - IP67
SAR Value - 1.18 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (head)
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM, nano SIM Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Single-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD -
DISPLAY Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 Google Pixel 2 XL
Display Type LCD display OLED display
Display Technology IPS P-OLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" 6" Google Pixel 2 XL has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels 2880 x 1440 pixels Google Pixel 2 XL has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3.
Display Format HD QHD+
Pixel Density 294 ppi 538 ppi Google Pixel 2 XL has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3.
Colour Depth - 16.7 million colours
Contrast Ratio - 100000:1
Display Features - 3D Arc Glass
Display Protection (Screen Protector) - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 Google Pixel 2 XL
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Clock Speed 1.5 GHz 2.35 GHz Google Pixel 2 XL 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 Google Pixel 2 XL has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 405 Qualcomm ADRENO 540
MEMORY Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 Google Pixel 2 XL
RAM 1 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB Google Pixel 2 XL has more RAM than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 64 GB Google Pixel 2 XL has more internal memory than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB -
CAMERA Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 Google Pixel 2 XL
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel 12.2 Megapixel Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 has better camera resolution than Google Pixel 2 XL.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 F/1.8 Google Pixel 2 XL has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Google Pixel 2 XL has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Laser Auto Focus - Yes
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode -
Camera Modes Panorama -
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile detection - Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 has face detection.
Light Source 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, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps
Camera Features (Functions) - Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Google Pixel 2 XL has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 F/2.4 Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3.
Focus Adjustment - Focus free
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 Google Pixel 2 XL
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4100 mAh 3520 mAh Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 2 XL.
Battery Technology Lithium polymer -
CELLULAR Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 Google Pixel 2 XL
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 5.1 (Lollipop) Android 8.0.1 Oreo
User Interface MIUI V7 -
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou GPS, GLONASS
COMMUNICATIONS Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 Google Pixel 2 XL
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE
2G Band 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X
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 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 38, 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 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 LE
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP -
NFC - Yes Google Pixel 2 XL has NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 Google Pixel 2 XL
Supported Digital Audio Standards - Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD
FEATURES Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 Google Pixel 2 XL
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, advanced x-axis haptics sensor
Security Devices - Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Infrared remote control HD Voice, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Quick Switch function, Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Android Sensor Hub, RGB LED notification light, Adaptive audio amplifier, Three microphones with noise-cancellation, Knock Knock function, Pixel Visual Core
Android Enterprise Recommended - Yes
OTHERS Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 Google Pixel 2 XL
Included Accessories Power adapter SIM card removal tool, USB-C charger, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 1 m
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