Name: Redmi 3
Brand: Xiaomi
SKU: 26819
Rating: 4.0 (42 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

onscreen keyboard is swift and responsive enough for even fast typists
exceptionally bright backlight and long runtimes
cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye

Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to
notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
frequency is too low

Primary sensor resolution: 13 Mpx
Screen size: 5 in
Resolution: 1280, 720 px
Technology: IPS TFT
Pixel density: 294 ppi
Battery capacity: 4100 mAh
Cpu cores: 8-core
Primary resolution: 5 Mpx

Xiaomi Redmi 3 - Pros & Cons

onscreen keyboard is swift and responsive enough for even fast typists
exceptionally bright backlight and long runtimes
cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
Frame times and performance remain steady throughout the entire run
Content is easy to see and read when under shade or when reflections can be reduced
excellent design
great software
and crazy good battery life
sturdy materials
smaller size and pronounced curves also
excellent tactile feedback
there are plenty of third-party apps that can take care of the job just fine
bright
offers good colour replication
decent contrast and solid viewing angles
stronger boosted mid-bass and more prominent higher vocals
photo quality is quite good for the price of the phone and for its class
sound quality is excellent
everyday applications run smoothly and it soundly supports games
the best quality at low rates
handle video and phone calls surprisingly well for their small price point
Xiaomi has managed to deliver a budget smartphone with good imaging capabilities
a great design and build quality
decent performance and an awesome battery life
low-light performance is also decent
a steady mid-bass and lean towards treble
The lid closes sturdy enough
more clarity in the sound and has better left-right separation
crisp sound
good call quality
and enough battery life
elevated higher frequencies is it creates airiness too
connection strength is good
comfortable design and low price
supports all the Google Services and it s pretty fast
pairing process is quite simple and works well
the magnet and hinge are strong
they are lightweight and very comfortable to wear
sleek
modern design in a very affordable price point
sleek
compact
and well-rounded
Redmi Buds 3 are designed well
reliable and unbiased selection of the best products on the
the fingerprint sensor works well and is quite fast at unlocking the phone
The Theme Store app has a pretty good selection of free themes
great display
very good battery life
The finish of the phone is excellent and the display is crisp and vibrant
Colour reproduction is good too
simple to use and has plenty of shooting modes
it has a glossy finish that makes it easy to clean
Both male and female vocals sound very clear
The phone will work great for calls
texts
social media and web browsing
The design and features are nearly identical
the music resumes automatically - it works pretty well
enough volume
sounds clear
and even natural
the focus on the brighter tones works especially well for voices

Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to
notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
frequency is too low
users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (22
response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (36 ms)
It does not come with Google Apps out of the box
muffles the sound when the phone is placed on a flat surface
higher-end games will exhibit frame drops and lag
unresponsive typing and choppy animations
Xiaomi has started locking more bootloaders
the sharpest display around and text has a somewhat jagged edge
no app drawer
the import costs push the price a little too high
does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users
lack of an international ROM is the another downside at present
You are using an outdated browser
there is only a Chinese and English ROM
it does not pre-loaded with junk apps
the Redmi Note 3 are on a warmer side and looks more saturated
it fails to take decent shots under low lights
it can become a bit shaky
QCY is a bit bigger in reality
Heavy wind drags your voice away
sound quality doesn't hold up to the build quality
Buds 3 just sound underwhelming
Bass response is nonexistent here
the capacitive buttons at the bottom are backlit
very shaky due to lack of any software stabilisation
Low-light images are not too shabby
fingerprint sensors are not restricted to premium phones
Redmi 2 series feels a bit dated
the controls on Redmi earbuds are just too restricted
There are no commands to change tracks or volume on the earbuds themselves
lacks too much dynamics and punch to make genres
Neither is a deal-breaker
Pro Mode The Pro Mode is quite difficult to use unless
use a 1080p resolution display and tend to run out of battery faster
s mostly visible when zooming in on the photo
ABSOLUTELY no FPS drops even after you nearly fill the entire memory of the phone
it only supports slow charging
Only the smartphone app is missing
scratches will inevitably appear after prolonged use
Samsung Galaxy Fold
There is no wireless charging
the earphones have a small touch area on top
they cannot be submerged in water or worn in the shower
does not offer different sized silicone ear tips
the controls are currently not customisable
the isolation is not complete
do not allow sound customisation and the controls are incomplete
Xiaomi Redmi 3 have wireless charging
it does not support wireless charging
they do not give you software updates
they are not quite as detailed as the full HD screens

Xiaomi Redmi 3 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	5 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	4100 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	294 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1.5 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Xiaomi Redmi 3 - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 5.1
CPU clock speed	1.5 GHz
CPU cores	8-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 405
RAM memory	2 GB

Primary sensor resolution	13.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture	2.0 f
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution	30.0 fps
Autofocus	yes
Burst Mode	yes
Digital Image Stabilization	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Face detection	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
HDR Capture	yes
LED Flash	yes
Panorama	yes
Smile detection	yes
Touch focus	yes

Internal storage	16 GB
Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	128GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD

Height	5.48 in
Width	2.73 in
Depth	0.33 in
Weight	5.08 oz

FM radio	yes
IR	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	GLONASS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz
3G UMTS	yes
UMTS frequences	850 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz
CDMA frequences	800 MHz 1900 MHz
4G LTE	yes
LTE frequencies	1800 MHz 1900 MHz 2600 MHz 2300 MHz 2500 MHz
Mobile hotspot	yes
Streaming standards	Miracast

Screen size	5.0 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	1280 x 720 px
Technology	IPS TFT
Pixel density	294.0 ppi
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	no
HDR	no
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	5.0 Mpx

Colour of product	Gold Grey Silver
Material	Magnesium
Water resistant	no
Shock resistant	no

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes
Gyroscope	yes

Dual sim support	yes
Sim card size	Micro-SIM
DLNA certified	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.1
Bluetooth profile	A2DP
Bluetooth codec	SBC
NFC	no
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
USB version	2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)	yes
Video output	No

Replaceable battery	no
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery capacity	4100.0 mAh
Fast charging	no
Wireless charging	no

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Xiaomi Redmi 3 Xiaomi - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.8

Based on 9 reviews

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Published: 11.01.2016

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Published: 28.07.2016

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Published: 10.05.2016

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Trusted Reviews

Published: 06.12.2016

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3.5

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Android Authority

Published: 18.03.2016

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GSMArena.com

Published: 29.01.2016

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Published: 24.01.2016

Xiaomi Redmi 3 Smartphone Review

4.1

In-depth review of the Xiaomi Redmi 3 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2, Qualcomm Adreno 405, 5", 144 ) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations

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