Coolpad has launched a toned down version of its Note 3 smartphone in India, dubbed the Coolpad Note 3 Lite. With its competitive pricing, the Note 3 Lite has become cheapest smartphone available in India with fingerprint sensor.
On design front, the Note 3 Lite may look like its older sibling, but it packs a number of differences compared to the Note 3. Read on to find out how Coolpad Note 3 Lite vs Coolpad Note 3 compare with each other in terms of price, specifications, features and design.
Coolpad Note 3 Lite vs Coolpad Note 3 Comparison
| Device/Features | Coolpad Note 3 Lite | Coolpad Note 3 |
| Price | Rs. 6,999 | Rs. 8,999 |
| Display | 5-inch HD | 5.5-inch HD |
| Resolution | 1280×720 pixel | 1280×720 pixel |
| SoC | MediaTek MT6753 | MediaTek MT6753 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1GHz | Octa-core 1.3 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-T720 | Mali-T720 |
| RAM | 3GB | 3GB |
| Memory | 16GB | 16GB |
| MicroSD | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 2500mAh | 3000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP, LED Flash | 13 MP, LED Flash |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Connectivity | Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS | Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS |
| OS | Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cool UI 6.0 | Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cool UI 6.0 |
| Additional Features | Fingerprint scanner | Fingerprint scanner |
Design
The Coolpad Note 3 Lite is a smaller variant of the Coolpad Note 3. The Note 3 Lite comes with a champagne gold colored metal frame around the display, rear camera and fingerprint sensor which looks impressive. The Coolpad Note 3 comes with matte finish back panel while the Lite version features a removable rear panel with criss-cross pattern for better grip.
Processor & RAM
Both smartphones pack MediaTek MT6753 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM. The Coolpad Note 3 Lite comes with a quad-core CPU clocked at 1GHz while the larger variant comes with 1.3GHz octa-core CPU.
Display
The screen resolution of both smartphones is HD (1280×720 pixels), there is however a difference in screen size. The Coolpad Note 3 features a 5.5-inch display while Lite variant comes with a 5-inch display.
Camera
This round is a tie. Both smartphones sport a 13 mega pixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5 mega pixel front facing camera.
Storage
In storage department again, both smartphones have a tie. They house 16GB of internal memory with support for microSD card for expandable storage.
Software & Connectivity
Both variants run Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system wrapped under Cool UI 6.0. They offer Dual SIM support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
Battery
While 5.5-inch Note 3 comes with a 3000mAh battery, the Lite version is backed up by a smaller 2500mAh battery.
Fingerprint Sensor
There is a fingerprint sensor on the rear of both smartphones. The Coolpad Note 3 Lite now holds the crown of cheapest smartphone with fingerprint smartphone. This title was previously held by its older sibling Coolpad Note 3.
Price
The Coolpad Note 3 Lite costs Rs. 6,999 which is Rs. 2,000 cheaper than the Coolpad Note 3 which is priced at Rs. 8,999.
Verdict
Apart from screen size, battery capacity and CPU, there are no major differences in Coolpad’s Note 3 and Note 3 Lite variants. If you don’t want to spend more and want a compact phone, then you can go for Coolpad Note 3 Lite. If you want a more powerful phone and are okay with spending Rs. 2,000 more then, Coolpad Note 3 is the right phone for you.
Coolpad Note 3 Lite vs Coolpad Note 3 Comparison Video
Which smartphone- Coolpad Note 3 Lite vs Coolpad Note 3 would you prefer to buy? Share your views with us in the comments section below!
Stay tuned with us for more updates!
