Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 with Snapdragon 650 SoC and 16MP camera launched

By Deepak Rajawat • Updated On 22 Feb 2016

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Update: The Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro is now being referred to as the Snapdragon variant of Xiaomi Redmi 3. Since Xiaomi can’t legally bring MediaTek Helio X10 variant to India due to impending law suit, this Snapdragon powered variant should be heading to India very soon.

After fulfilling the promise Xiaomi made to Indian fans, the Chinese smartphone maker has gone back to woo its compatriots. Today, Xiaomi further expanded its Note series with the launch of Redmi Note 3 Pro in China. It is an upgraded version of Redmi Note 3 which company introduced in late November last year.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro features the same 5.5-inch display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution. Like Redmi Note 3 it also comes with a metal body and back-panel fingerprint sensor. The major difference between affordable and slightly more premium variant of Redmi Note 3 is what lies inside the hood. The Redmi Note 3 Pro boasts of a hexa-core Snapdragon 650 chipset, which was formally known as Snapdragon 618. It comes 2GB/ 3GB RAM along with 16GB / 32 GB storage options.

Other features include 16MP rear camera with phase detect autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash and 5MP front-facing camera, both of which are capable of record 1080p videos, IR Port, 4G LTE, and 4000 mAh battery.

Also check: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Leovo K4 Note vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro will be available in Dark Gray, Silver, and Champagne Gold color options. Xiaomi has priced the 2GB RAM & 16GB storage variant at 999Yuan which translate to Rs. 10,199 approx. Pricing for the top variant is yet to be announced. We can certainly hope that company will launch it in India next month as it is scheduled to launch Redmi Note 3 next month.

Key Specifications and Features:

Model	Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro	Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Display	5.5-Inch, IPS Display, 1080p Full HD resolution	5.5-Inch, IPS Display, 1080p Full HD resolution
Processor	Hexa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650	2GHz 64-bit Helio X10 SoC
RAM	2GB / 3GB	2GB / 3GB
Internal Storage	16GB / 32GB	16GB / 32GB
Software	MIUI 7 based on Android Lollipop	MIUI 7 based on Android Lollipop
Primary Camera	16MP, dual tone LED flash, 1080p Videos	13MP, dual tone LED flash, 1080p Videos
Secondary Camera	5MP primary	5MP primary
Battery	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Others	4G Dual SIM LTE	4G Dual SIM LTE
Price	RNB 999	RNB 899

Deepak Rajawat

Deepak Rajawat is a technology journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience in both print and digital media. Before transitioning to online journalism, he contributed to renowned publications including Hindustan Times and The Statesman.

At Smartprix, Deepak reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and soundbars, with a focus on answering the real-world questions that matter most to consumers. Over the past decade, he has reviewed more than 1,000 devices, combining hands-on expertise with a user-first approach.

A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University, Deepak also follows emerging technologies closely—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Earlier in his career, he covered sports with the same passion he now brings to tech.

He is based in Noida and joined Smartprix in September 2015.

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