Mi4C or Redmi Note 3?

[Gubro]

Hi,

I am really struggling to make a decision.
Which one should I buy?

 

[ermacwins]

Mi5, should be released next month which will be a real flagship

 

[rob rich]

Mi5, should be released next month which will be a real flagship

I hope the latest pictures aren't real, i dont want such a Samsung copy

 

[nla8443]

I m pretty sad because of that redmi note 3. It was released two weeks after I bought mi4c. If u haven't buy yet, I would recommend u to go for redmi note 3.

 

[Karly Johnston]

Just pick the screen size you prefer. They are both top performers, Mi4c slightly faster.

 

[Krystyna]

Xiaomi Mi 4C VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYU5cohK12Q

 

[jonasb_dk]

Just pick the screen size you prefer. They are both top performers, Mi4c slightly faster.

If you want a large phone, go for the Redmi Note 3, as it's nice and big, or wait for the Mi5. The Helio X10 is a nice processor on benchmarks, and apparently just barely beats the SD808 featured in the Mi4c. However, I doubt you will notice any lag or difference comparing the two phones, as Xiaomi does a nice job with MIUI7 for both phones. On the other hand, if you opt for a smaller screen size the Mi4c is probably for your.

If you're in the game to get most specs for the cheapest price, the Redmi Note 3 migth be right up your alley.

 

[ermacwins]

I hope the latest pictures aren't real, i dont want such a Samsung copy

I don't know what they're thinking by copying the Samsung button even if its just for a fingerprint scanner, just doesn't look good.

 

[Gubro]

I am not keen to get 5.5 screen, would be ok with a smaller one as well. Generally I thought SD is better than MTK, but again, SD808 is prone to heat. On the other hand I am not really interested about the fingerprint sensor as it is just a gimmick now. I like the USB-C on the mi4c, but that can be a curse as well. However the quick charge can be a benefit on the mi4c.
I am not interested in the mi5 as it will be much more expensive (imho).
Also, I don't know if the note 3 will get the same level of developers love as the mi4c does.
Decisions, decisions...

 

[rob rich]

I don't know what they're thinking by copying the Samsung button even if its just for a fingerprint scanner, just doesn't look good.

Agree. So i think i buy a Mi Note in black sometime. I like that design without Homebutton.

 

[ermacwins]

Obviously price of the phone will be a factor. I'm guessing £350 Max for 64gb.
SD is better than MT any day. And I won't buy any phone that has MT in it anytime soon.

 

[Gubro]

Obviously price of the phone will be a factor. I'm guessing £350 Max for 64gb.
SD is better than MT any day. And I won't buy any phone that has MT in it anytime soon.

Despite the heat issues?

 

[sHoa]

i got both here, i am happy with my mi4c but the redmi note 3 is really nice! The redmi note 3 i for a friend because 5,5 is to big for my.

i just got one problem with the redmi note 3, in the plastic on the back make some strange noise if you press it, sounds like a film under it witch wasn´t removed.....

 

[Ulver]

I decided on the Mi4C instead. I liked the size, the snapdragon 808, and USB type C as I've grown accustomed to it now that my 6P has it.

Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

 

[leledumbo]

Despite the heat issues?

No heat issues if you can adjust the thermal config well, which Xiaomi didn't do, but easy to fix by taking one from other sd808 device that's proven to have solved that. I no longer have that issue since.

 

[Gubro]

No heat issues if you can adjust the thermal config well, which Xiaomi didn't do, but easy to fix by taking one from other sd808 device that's proven to have solved that. I no longer have that issue since.

Where can I find some information in regards to this?

 

[gtfour88]

No heat issue on my Mi4C for my daily use. I'm not a heavy gamer though.

Sent from my Mi-4c using xda premium

 

[leledumbo]

No heat issues if you can adjust the thermal config well, which Xiaomi didn't do, but easy to fix by taking one from other sd808 device that's proven to have solved that. I no longer have that issue since.

http://en.miui.com/thread-197481-1-1.html

 

[ermacwins]

Doesnt the redmi note 3 have a ugly black border around the screen?

 

[jonasb_dk]

I am not keen to get 5.5 screen, would be ok with a smaller one as well. Generally I thought SD is better than MTK, but again, SD808 is prone to heat. On the other hand I am not really interested about the fingerprint sensor as it is just a gimmick now. I like the USB-C on the mi4c, but that can be a curse as well. However the quick charge can be a benefit on the mi4c.
I am not interested in the mi5 as it will be much more expensive (imho).
Also, I don't know if the note 3 will get the same level of developers love as the mi4c does.
Decisions, decisions...

I seriously don't know if SD are better than MTK. Some MTK have beaten SD and vice versa. I guess the developers love SD, because (from what I've heard) the kernel have open source, which means that you can dig deeper when creating ROMS. But I'm not a developer, so I wouldn't know for sure.

My MI4c charges rather quickly... Maybe from a few % to 60% in about 30 minutes. The next takes maybe an hour or so, but at least I won't run out of juice... 60% is better than a few %, right?

Like you, I don't care about fingerprint scanner... It's just a gimmick using my precious battery...