Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A9000 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 139.3 mm | 161.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater height than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Width | 69.6 mm | 80.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater width than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Depth | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) is narrower than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Weight | 144 g | 200 g | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 is lighter than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Body Colour | Fashion gold | Gold | Pink | Pearl white | |
| Body Material | - | Metal, Gorilla glass | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | - | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body) | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM, nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | - | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | Full HD Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6" | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 367 ppi | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) 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. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 405 | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| RAM | 1 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has more RAM than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has more internal memory than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 28 mm | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama | Panorama | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile detection | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4100 mAh | 4000 mAh | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | |
| User Interface | MIUI V7 | - | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | - | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control | Radio Data Service (RDS), guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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