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  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Which one is better

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Note and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 are the two Android smartphones which  offers great value for the users. Both are good phones. But when it comes to which one to choose between these two, the minute differences are to be considered.  So here is the comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

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    Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

    Design and Build Quality

    • Redmi Note 3:  It measures 76x150x8.65 mm and weighs 164 g
    • Vibe K5 Note:  It measures 75.7x152x8.49 mm and weighs 165 grams

    In Terms of design and build quality, both devices feature good build quality. The dimensions and weight also almost identical. However, if we observe closely, though K5 Note has metal back, the sides (Space between back and display screen) are made up of plastic.  Even the buttons are plastic. Whereas Redmi Note 3 is all metal.

    Winner: Redmi Note 3.

    Display

    • Redmi Note 3: 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
    • Vibe K5 Note: 5.5 inch full HD display screen.

    Display panel quality Wise, both device are good. The differences are negligible. Both device does not comes with Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

    Winner: Draw

    SoC, RAM and OS

    Both devices are available in two variants.

    • Redmi Note 3: 1.4GHz hexa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 with 2GB/3GB of RAM, Android 5.1 Lollipop.
    • Vibe K5 Note: 1.8GHz Octa Core 64 Bit Helio P10 SoC with 3GB/4GB of RAM, Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

    In this comparison, we are comparing 3GB RAM variants of both the devices. The day to day performance is decent on Vibe K5 Note as well as Redmi Note 3. However, when it comes to gaming, Vibe K5 Note struggles a bit when we play high end games in  higher settings.  Also with extended gaming, it tends to heat up on the screen area.

    Vibe K5 Note comes with Android Marshmallow out of the box whereas Redmi Note 3 comes with Android Lollipop. Here K5 Note has advantages, However in general, Xiaomi is faster in providing security patch updates compared to Lenovo.

    Winner: Redmi Note 3.

    Storage

    • Redmi Note 3: 32GB
    • Vibe K5 Note: 32 GB

    Both these Android smartphone has Hybrid sim card slot and has 32GB of internal storage.

    Winner: Draw

    Camera

    • Redmi Note 3:  16MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
    • Vibe K5 Note: 13MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera.

    In good lighting conditions, Redmi Note 3 takes slightly better images.  In artificial lighting and low light conditions, Lenovo Vibe K5 Note camera takes better images. Also front facing camera of Vibe K5 Note is better.

    Winner: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

    Battery

    • Redmi Note 3: 4050 mAh battery.
    • Vibe K5 Note: Li-Ion Polymer, 3500mAh battery.

    Both smartphones easily lasts for more than a day. However, Redmi Note 3 provides slightly longer battery duration than the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note.

    Winner: Redmi Note 3.

    Price

    Redmi Note 3: Rs.9,999 for the 2GB RAM with 16GB of internal storage variant and Rs.11,999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB variant.

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: Rs.11,999 for the 3GB RAM variant and Rs.13,499 for the 4GB RAM variant. Both variants has 32GB internal storage.

    Though price for 3GB RAM variant is similar, availability of Redmi Note 3 is difficult.

    Winner: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

    Miscellaneous

    Here are some of the features which one device has and the other doesn’t.

    Redmi Note 3: IR Blaster, VoLTE out of the box support.

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: Thetermax, Dolby Dolby Atmos. VoLTE is not supported out of the box. This features according to company will be added via OTA update.

    Verdict on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note:  As per our observation, this is what we felt. If you use your smartphone for more as Media consuming device, then Lenovo Vibe K5 Note is better. Otherwise, Redmi Note 3 is a better choice.  Hope this lenovo vibe k5 note vs mi note 3 comparison is useful to decide the right one.

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Moto G4 Plus Which is better

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and Moto G4 Plus are two mid range Android smartphones with 5.5 inch display screen. Both  have their own advantages and disadvantages. There is no perfect smartphone. But according to our requirement and budget, we need to decide on which phone to buy. So here is the comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Moto G4 Plus.

    Redmi Note 3 Vs Moto G4 Plus

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    Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Moto G4 Plus

    Design and build quality:

    • Redmi Note 3: Dimensions: 150 x 76 x 8.7 mm and weighs 164 grams.
    • Moto G4 Plus: Dimensions: 153 x 76.6 x 9.8 mm  and weighs 155 grams.

    Redmi Note 3 has all metal design which looks good. It is also slightly slimmer and compact. However, it weighs marginally more than the Moto G4 Plus. When it comes durability, Moto G4 Plus is better. Redmi Note 3 does not have Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

    Winner: Draw

    Display:

    • Redmi Note 3: 5.5 inch full HD IPS display screen with around 72.4% screen to body ratio and 408 ppi pixel density.
    • Moto G4 Plus: 5.5 inch Full HD IPS display screen with around 71.2% screen to body ratio and 408 ppi pixel density.

    Display panel on the both the device are good. But when we compare the display quality of Moto G4 Plus Vs Redmi Note 3, Moto G4 Plus looks better.

    Winner: Moto G4 Plus.

    SoC, RAM, OS and Performance:

    • Redmi Note 3: 1.8GHz Hexa Core Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 Soc With 3GB RAM with Adreno 510 GPU. It runs on MIUI 7 which is based on Android 5.1.1.
    • Moto G4 Plus: 1.5 GHz octa-core processor MSM8952 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 with 3GB RAM and Adreno 405 GPU.  It runs on latest almost stock Android 6.0.1.

    Moto G4 Plus overall performance and gaming performance both are excellent and better than the Redmi Note 3. However, it is let down by heating issue. If you are running graphic intensive games like Asphalt 8, Nova 3 etc for extended period of time, it tends to heat up(The temperature touches upto 48 degree). Redmi Note 3 is a decent performer. But, there is visible lag while playing games like Nova 3.

    Winner: Moto G4 Plus(Except heating issue).

    Storage:

    • Redmi Note 3: 32GB of internal storage and microSD card support.
    • Moto G4 Plus: 32GB of internal storage with microSD card support.

    Redmi Note 3 comes with hybrid sim slot. So you cannot use second sim card and microSD card simultaneously. Whereas Moto G4 Plus comes with dedicated microSD card slot.

    Winner: Moto G4 Plus.

    Camera:

    • Redmi Note 3: 16MP primary camera with F/2.0 and dual LED flash. 5 MP front facing camera with F/2.0.
    • Moto G4 Plus:16MP primary camera with F/2.0 and Dual LED flash. It also has laser auto focus. 5MP front facing camera with F/2.2.

    When we compare Redmi Note 3 Vs Moto G4 Plus camera samples side by side, both are very close in good lighting condition. However, in low light condition and artificial lighting conditions, Moto G4 Plus performs better. Also in video recording section, Moto G4 Plus fares better.

    Winner: Moto G4 Plus.

    Battery:

    • Redmi Note 3: 4050 mAh battery with fast charging capability.
    • Moto G4 Plus: Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery.

    In this section, Redmi Note 3 is way ahead of Moto G4 Plus. It provides one of the best battery performance in this price segment.

    Winner: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.

    Price:

    • Redmi Note 3: Rs.11,999 for 2GB RAM with 16GB storage variant and Rs.11,999 for the 3GB RAM variant.
    • Moto G4 Plus: Rs. 13,499 for the 2GB RAM and 16GB storage variant and Rs.14,999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage variant.

    Winner: Redmi Note 3.

    Summary of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Moto G4 Plus comparison:

    Redmi Note 3 and Moto G4 Plus are very good mid range smartphones. Based on the requirements, one can choose between them. If you want a smartphone which has good ergonomics, good camera, good display screen, latest Android version with stock experience, Dedicated microSD card slot, then Moto G4 Plus is the better option. If you want a phone which has excellent battery life, Decent display and camera, affordable pricing, metallic build, then Redmi Note 3 is better.

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Tips and Tricks

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is one of the popular mid range Android smartphone in India. It is available in two variant. One is 2GB with 16GB internal storage which is priced at Rs.9,999 and another one is with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage which is priced at Rs.11,999. Both the variants runs on MIUI 7 on top of Android 5.1 Lollipop. Here are  some of the useful Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Tips and Tricks.

     

    Redme Note 3

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Tips and Tricks

    Below are the Redmi Note 3 Tips and Tricks which are in the form of frequently asked questions.

    How to move contacts, messages, photos, music, video, documents etc from old device to Redmi Note 3?

    When one buys a smartphone, the first thing to do after inserting sim card is transferring data from old device to new device. For this Redmi Note 3 offers a simple method. You just need to install a app called “Mi Mover” from Play Store which is available for free. Then pair the devices using a QR code and start transferring instantly. This app will transfer all data from your old device which includes contacts, messages, photos, music, video, documents etc to Redmi Note 3.

    How to take screenshot on Redmi Note 3?

    Capturing screenshot on Redmi Note 3 is easy and simple. There are 2 ways. First one is using power button and volume down button. You need to press both at the same time and hold for a while. The  screenshot will be taken. The other method is, access the quick setting menu. Tap on to the “screenshot” icon. The screenshot will be captured.

    Is there any way to filter service messages & Promotional messages in Redmi Note 3?

    In MIUI 7, there is a option called Smart SMS filter. This helps you to filter all sms and group all these messages under one single folder. By default it is disabled. You can enable it by going to Settings > System Apps > Messaging > enable Notification Group.

    How to show data speed indicator on notification bar?

    You can enable data speed indicator on notification bar in Redmi Note 3 by going to Settings > Notifications > turn on Show Connection Speed. This will start showing the data speed in notification bar.

    How to change text size in Redmi Note 3?

    In MIUI 7, you have total 6 different text size to choose from. You can change the text size by navigating to Settings->Text Size. The text size varies from XS(extra small) to XXL.

    How to use Redmi Note 3 as Modem?

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 supports WiFi hotspot, USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering. Using any one of this method you can share your mobile data with PC/Laptop and other wifi enabled device. For enabling USB tethering, you need to connect your device to PC via USB cable. Similarly, for enabling Bluetooth tethering, you need to pair your device with the device which you want to share the mobile data.

    Couldn’t open WiFi hotspot and USB Tethering on Redmi Note 3?

    If you have enabled restricted app data usage, then you might face this issue. You need to allow Mobile data access to “Android System”. You can do that, by going to “Security” app. Then tap on to data usage->Restrict App data usage. Now give mobile data access to “Android System”.

    How to share PC internet to Redmi Note 3?

    Reverse tethering of Redmi Note 3 is very easy. First you need to download and install Mi PC suite. Now connect your phone to PC. It will automatically switches to your PC internet connection. You can toggle between reverse tethering on/off by accessing the notification page.

    Redmi Note 3 Tips and Tricks

    Is there any way to customise Notification LED to different colours?

    Yes. You can customise the colours of LED notification for calls, messages and notification. For this go to Settings> Additional settings> Notification light. Now you can select your preferred colours from the available option to different notifications.

    These are the some of the basic yet useful Redmi Note 3 Tips and tricks. There are multiple customisation are available in MIUI 7 such as locking apps using the fingerprint scanner, limiting data usage to certain apps etc. If you are looking for certain feature, please feel free to ask in the comment section below. If you know any other Redmi Note 3 Tips and tricks, please share it in the comment section below.

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs LeEco Le2 Which one is better

    LeEco Le 2 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 are the two smartphones which offers great value for money to the user.  Here is the quick specification comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs LeEco Le2.

    Redmi Note 3 Vs LeEco Le2

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    Design and Build quality

    • Redmi Note 3: Dimensions: 150 x 76 x 8.7 mm and weighs 164 grams.
    • LeEco Le 2: Dimension: 151.1×74.2×7.7mm and weighs 153 grams.

    Both the smartphone feature all metal unibody design and has good build quality. However, LeEco Le 2 feels slightly better in this segment because of its thin and light profile compared to Redmi Note 3.

    Winner: LeEco Le 2

    Display:

    • Redmi Note 3 : 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
    • LeEco Le 2: 5.5 inch full HD screen.

    Display panels of Redmi Note 3 and Le 2 are equal. There is no noticeable difference between the two. However, there is display quality issue with Le 2. When you press the screen hard, it flexes and sound comes out. This might impact on the durability of the screen.

    Winner: Redmi Note 3.

    SoC, RAM and OS:

    • Redmi Note 3 : 1.4GHz hexa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 with 3GB of RAM, Android 5.1 Lollipop.
    • LeEco Le 2: Octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 with 3GB of RAM, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

    Redmi Note 3 and LeEco Le 2 are powerful smartphones. However, looking at the SoC, Le 2 is slightly more powerful. Also it runs on latest Android version compared to last years Android 5.1 on Redmi Note 3.

    Winner: LeECo Le 2.

    Storage:

    • Redmi Note 3: 32GB of internal storage with microSD card support.
    • LeEco Le 2: 32GB of internal storage.

    Redmi Note 3 has microSD card support. But it uses hybrid sim card slot. Hence you cannot use 2 sim cards and microSD card simultaneously. However, you have the option to add microSD card which is not available on Le 2.

    Winner: Redmi Note 3

    Camera:

    • Redmi Note 3: 16MP primary camera with  f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash and 5MP front facing camera with f2.0.
    • LeEco Le 2: 16MP primary camera with  f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) and 8MP front facing camera.

    The primary camera of LeEco Le 2 is slightly better than Redmi Note 3. Redmi Note 3 front facing camera low light performance is better.

    Winner: Draw.

    Battery:

    • Redmi Note 3: 4050 mAh battery with fast charging.
    • LeEco Le 2: 3000 mAh battery with fast charging.

    LeEco Le2 and Redmi Note 3 both have decent battery life. But Redmi Note 3 is much better when it comes to overall battery performance.

    Winner: Redmi Note 3.

    Price:

    Redmi Note 3: Rs.9,999 for the 2GB RAM with 16GB of internal storage variant and Rs.11,999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB variant.

    LeEco Le 2: Rs.11,999.

    For the 3GB variant of both smartphones are priced similar. Redmi Note 3 is available exclusively on Amazon.in and Mi stores via flashsales. LeEco Le 2 is available  via Flipkart and LeMall through flash storage. Le2 has slight advantage here. It offer free one year subscription for contents which is worth Rs.4,900 if purchased alone.

    Verdict: LeEco Le 2 and Redmi Note 3 are good phones. Both has their own advantages and disadvantages. Based on requirement, the device can be selected.   If your priority is battery life and support for microSD card, then Redmi Note 3 is better. If you want better SoC, latest Android, slimmer and lighter design then LeEco Le 2 is better.

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Cons And Pros Review

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is the latest entrant to the budget Android smartphone. Fingerprint scanner, premium design and build quality and powerful internals at affordable price is the key advantages of this new Redmi Note 3.  It is available in 2 variants. One is 2GB of RAM with 16GB of internal storage and another one is 3GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage. Here is the quick review along Redmi Note 3 Cons and pros.

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    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has good all metal design which provides good premium feel to the device. It has 5.5 inch IPS full HD display with narrow bezels. The screen is crisp and vibrant. It offers good color  reproduction and features Xiaomi’s Sunlight Display hardware.

    Redme Note 3

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is powered by 64 bit Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 650 SoC. It is a hexacore SOC which has 2 Cortex-A72 cores running at 1.8GHz and four Coretx-A53s which runs at 1.4GHz.  It has new Adreno 510 for better graphic rendering. The performance on the device is good. In our regular usage, we have not faced any lagging issue. As far as gaming is concerned, it was able to play most of the high end games like Modern Combat 5, Asphalt 8 etc. However, there is minor lag observed while playing Nova 3 game.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 comes with 16-megapixel sensor and a wide f/2.0 aperture. The landscape and macro shots on outdoor conditions came out really well. It captures good details and color accuracy too was good. However, in low light conditions, camera struggles a bit. Video quality on rear is good. But as it lacks stabilization features, captured videos came out shaky. The front facing camera performance in good lighting condition is good.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has non-removable 4050mAh battery. It provides good battery life. With mobile data enabled all the time, it manages to deliver more than a day of usage. It comes with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge(version 1.0) feature. The connectivity features of the device are Category 7 LTE for Band 3, 5, 40 and 41 along with VoLTE support, dual-band Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooh 4.1, USB OTG, FM radio, Miracast, GLONASS, and BeiDou. It also has IR Blaster.  Redmi Note 3 comes with hybrid dual sim slot.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

    Here are summary of review with Redmi Note 3 cons and pros.

    Pros of Redmi Note 3

    • Good design and build quality.
    • Good performance.
    • Camera performance in outdoor condition is excellant.
    • Good battery life.
    • Decent display screen.

    Cons of Redmi Note 3

    • No Android 6.0 out of the box.
    • No NFC.
    • No optical/ Software stabilization which results in blurry images if there is slight shake while capturing images.
    • Hybrid slim slot: You cannot use microSD card and 2nd sim simultaneously. Also expandable storage is limited to 32GB.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 FAQ, Tips And Trick

    Here are the some of the frequently asked questions about redmi Note 3.

    1.What type of sim card it supports?

    Redmi Note 3 is dual sim Android smartphone. First sim card slot is for micro SIM. The second one is hybrid sim slot. That means, you can either use nano sim card or microSD card.

    2. Does it has Corning Gorilla Glass protection?

    Xiaomi has not mentioned anything about screen protection.

    3. Does it support CDMA sim card in India?

    I have not tested. However, one of my friend on facebook said that, it support CDMA. Below is the screenshot he shared.

    CDMA support in Redmi Note 3

    4. Does Redmi Note 3 support google launcher?

    Yes. It does support

    5.  Does it has notification LED?

    No.

    6.  Is this device support fast charging?

    The device comes with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge(version 1.0). However, it is bit dated technology now. The charging time is around 2 to 2 and half hours.

    7. How to take screenshot on Redmi Note 3?

    The easiest way to take screenshot is through quick setting menu-> Screenshot icon. Another way is through volume down and power button.

    8. Does it has FM radio?

    Yes. It has FM radio.

    9. Does Redmi Note 3 supports USB OTG?

    Yes. It has built in file explorer. Hence out of the box it support USB OTG.