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Baofeng C3 Pro vs Baofeng UV-5R Mini

What C3 Pro does better (1) and where UV-5R Mini wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng C3 Pro
Baofeng · 2026C3 Pro
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £18
vs
Baofeng UV-5R Mini
Baofeng · 2025UV-5R Mini
5.7Score
4 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
2.3Range & power5.4
4.6Battery4.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

C3 ProUV-5R Mini
125 × 6030108 × 5237
C3 ProUV-5R MiniDifference
Height60 mm52 mm+8 mm
Width125 mm108 mm+17 mm
Depth30 mm37 mm−7 mm
Weight175 g200 g−25 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is C3 Pro better than UV-5R Mini?

  1. Weight175 g vs 200 g+14%

Why is UV-5R Mini better than C3 Pro?

  1. Transmit power2 W vs 5 W2.5×
  2. Channels16 vs 99962.4×
  3. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+7%
  4. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng C3 ProBaofeng C3 Pro≈ £183.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz
Transmit power2 W5 W
Channels16999
Maximum range (claimed)6 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,600 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight175 g200 g
Width125 mm108 mm
Height60 mm52 mm
Depth30 mm37 mm
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth—Yes
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