The recently launched Coolpad Note 3 Lite is a testament to the fact that small is in and that it too can pack a bang. More so, from a price to performance ratio, we found the Coolpad Note 3 Lite to be a very competent handset. Its biggest competitor however comes in from its own stable mate, the Note 3 Lite. Nigh similar designs, very similar performance and matching cameras. How then do you decide between the two? Does it really come down to just the size? Here’s a quick comparison to find out.
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| Coolpad Note 3 | Coolpad Note 3 Lite | |
| Dimensions | 151 x 77 x 9.3 mm | 140.8 x 70.4 x 8.9 mm |
| Display | 5.5 inches. 720 x 1280 pixels | 5 inches. 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Processor | Mediatek MT6753
8 x 1.3Ghz A53 Cores |
Mediatek MT6735
4 x 1.3Ghz A53 Cores |
| RAM | 3GB DDR3 RAM | 3GB LPDDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 16GB + microSD Card + USB OTG | 16GB + microSD card + USB OTG |
| Primary Camera | 13MP with LED Flash
1080p video capture |
13MP with LED Flash
1080p video capture |
| Secondary Camera | 5MP Front Camera | 5MP Front Camera |
| Operating System | Android 5.1 with Cool UI 6 | Android 5.1 with Cool UI 6 |
| Battery | 3000 mAH | 2500 mAH |
| Colours | White & Black | White & Black |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
3.5mm audio jack |
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
3.5mm audio jack |
| Other Features | Dual SIM
LTE Fingerprint Scanner |
Dual SIM
LTE Fingerprint Scanner |
| Price | Rs. 8,999 | Rs. 6,999 |
Looking at the comparison above, you’d have realized by now that indeed the two phones are similar in more ways than one. In exchange for a smaller sized display that is perhaps the more ergonomic of the two, you do have to make do with a smaller battery as well. The processor too is of the slower variety in comparison with 4 cores instead of 8. Does any of this make much real life difference? Not quite. The Coolpad Note 3 Lite delivers the same fast performance while providing a smaller, more ergonomic experience and remains amongst our top picks for a compact smartphone under Rs. 10,000. We reached out to Coolpad which had this to say about their latest.
“ We are overwhelmed by the response Coolpad Note 3 Lite has received during the first flash sale on Amazon.in with 30000 units being sold in 14 seconds. This is a clear indication that the customers have appreciated this power packed smartphone for its features and is also a testimony for our commitment and efforts to bring affordable technology to all. The reaction and response of the Indian customers to Coolpad Note 3 Lite has been very receptive, we received over 600K registrations for our first flash sale and announce our next flash sale on the 4th of Feb.”
The Coolpad Note 3 is priced at Rs. 8,999 while the Note 3 Lite is available for Rs. 6,999.