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Xiaomi Mi 3

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User ratings:
35
4.3 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
14 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
11
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4.1 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • good viewing angles and gets bright enough to use in direct sunlight
  • Recording is smooth and stable
  • Mi 3 performed very well in testing

Cons

  • it does not support wireless charging
  • Does Xiaomi MI-3 have wireless charging
  • battery is housed inside the frame and is not removable

Key specs

  • 13 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • IPS LCD
  • 441 ppi
  • 3050 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 2 Mpx

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Xiaomi Mi 3 - Variants

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  • Internal storage
    • 16 GB
    • 64 GB
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Mi 3 16GB
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB
Mi 3 64GB
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB

Xiaomi Mi 3 - Pros & Cons

Xiaomi Mi 3

Pros

  • good viewing angles and gets bright enough to use in direct sunlight
  • Recording is smooth and stable
  • Mi 3 performed very well in testing
  • image quality is good
  • and the shutter is rather snappy
  • phone's UI is also very stable
  • clean and sharp
  • The series is getting better and better with every generation
  • lightweight and easy-to-carry scooters
  • scooter can perform better than that
  • acceleration and power delivery is remarkable

Cons

  • it does not support wireless charging
  • Does Xiaomi MI-3 have wireless charging
  • battery is housed inside the frame and is not removable
  • Mi 3 is no revolution in terms of technology
  • Price not available Prices are from Amazon Product Advertising API
  • the labels on the ports and specs on the back are difficult to read
  • reduces conversion loss during charging
  • you cannot fast charge two devices at once
  • USB connections
  • The SIM card slot too is a mini SIM slot
  • doesn't slow down at all

Xiaomi Mi 3 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3050 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
441 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.3 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Xiaomi Mi 3 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.3
CPU clock speed2.3 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 330
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.2 f
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 64 GB
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height5.67 in
Width2.9 in
Depth0.32 in
Weight5.11 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
NFCyes
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity3050.0 mAh
Standby time500.0 h
Talk time25.0 h
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyIPS LCD
Pixel density441.0 ppi
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productBlack
MaterialPlastic
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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Xiaomi Mi 3 Xiaomi - Editorial Reviews (11)

4.1
Based on 11 reviews
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  • 1
Xiaomi Mi 3 Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 01.12.2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Smartphone Review
4.5

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is a good bezel-less smartphone that manages without a display notch.

Xiaomi Mi 3 Xiaomi Mi 3 review
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TechRadar
Published: 01.08.2014
Xiaomi Mi 3 review
4.0

Chinese cult smash is well worth a risky import buy

Xiaomi Mi 3 Xiaomi Mi 3 (US Mobile) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 02.02.2016
Xiaomi Mi 3 (US Mobile) Review
3.0

If you can live without LTE, you won't find a phone that offers better bang for your buck than the Xiaomi Mi 3 on US Mobile—but that's a big "if."

Xiaomi Mi 3 Xiaomi Mi3 review
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PC World
Xiaomi Mi3 review
4.0

Weekly updates, powerful kit and an undercutting price

Xiaomi Mi 3 Xiaomi Mi3 Review: Game Changer
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fonearena.com
Xiaomi Mi3 Review: Game Changer

Xiaomi Mi3 Review - Review of the latest flagship from Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi, which has entered the Indian market with disruptive pricing - Rs. 13,999.

Xiaomi Mi 3 Xiaomi Mi3 Review: A flagship in an affordable phone's clothing
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 17.07.2014
Xiaomi Mi3 Review: A flagship in an affordable phone's clothing
4.0

Read the in depth Review of Xiaomi Mi3 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Xiaomi Mi3 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Xiaomi Mi 3 Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 review | Stuff
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Published: 14.09.2021
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 review | Stuff

Does Xiaomi's latest smartphone slide to success?

Xiaomi Mi 3 Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 3 review: light and easy riding
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T3
Published: 23.08.2021
Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 3 review: light and easy riding
5.0

The Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 3 combines and lightweight design with an impressive range

Xiaomi Mi 3 China's Xiaomi delivers a metallic smartphone for very little cash
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CNET
Published: 10.06.2014
China's Xiaomi delivers a metallic smartphone for very little cash

Xiaomi's flagship Android phone proves it's possible to get high-quality hardware -- including a full-HD screen and quad-core processor -- for a low, low price.

Xiaomi Mi 3 Xiaomi Redmi 3 review
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Android Authority
Published: 18.03.2016
Xiaomi Redmi 3 review

I have been spending some time with the Xiaomi Redmi 3 and am ready to give you the full rundown, so let's dig right into the details.

Xiaomi Mi 3 Xiaomi Mi 3 review: The game changer
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India Today
Published: 29.07.2014
Xiaomi Mi 3 review: The game changer

It's safe to recommend the Xiaomi Mi 3. It is a no compromise budget phone Indians have been waiting for. The design could have been a little more ergonomic and the device doesn't have support for microSD card and LTE. But these are hardly deal breakers.

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