Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 With Metal Body and Fingerprint Sensor Announced For India

By Deepak Singh • Updated On 4 Mar 2016

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Update 4-03-1016: Xiaomi has officially introduced the new Redmi Note 3 in India. Read our hands on review for more.

After a stagnant 2015, Xiaomi is ready to make some noise which Mi Fans in India have been desperately craving for. The company today announced that they will soon bring in Redmi Note 3 in India, which was recently launched (late November, 2015) in China.

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 First Impression – Xiaomi’s Comeback In India?

Since Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro has already launched in China and considering Xiaomi’s ongoing feud with Ericsson over patents in MediaTek powered handsets, Xiaomi might bring its Pro variant to India.

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Last month the company shortchanged Indian fanbase with Redmi Note Prime, an incremental update to the dated Redmi Note, which was consequently followed by social media unrest. The new Redmi Note 3 comes in for damage control.

Also Read: Lenovo introduces Lemon 3 with Snapdragon 616 and 2GB RAM in China

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is the next premium Note which comes with a metallic build, fingerprint sensor, 5.5 Inch full HD display, powerful hardware specifications and the latest MIUI 7 software (based on Android Lollipop).

Since Le 1S arrival is still not official, this is perhaps the first Helio X10 powered smartphone announced for India. The 2.0 GHz octa-core chipset is further assisted by 2GB/ 3GB RAM depending on the storage variant you choose (16GB/32GB). It remains to be seen which variant Xiaomi will bring in.

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

The new Redmi Note 3 is coming in time to give Lenovo K4 Note a tough fight.

Key Specifications and Features:

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

Deepak Singh

Deepak Singh is a technology journalist and editor with over 13 years of experience covering consumer electronics. A computer engineering graduate, he has developed deep expertise in chipsets, displays, and hardware performance.

Over the past decade, Deepak has reviewed more than 700 products, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and audio gear. He currently leads the editorial team at Smartprix, focusing on accurate, useful, and hands-on tech reporting.

When he’s not testing new devices, Deepak enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

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3 Comments

suraj

Anonymous

10 years ago

What is expected prize of redmi note 3

Deepak Singh

Anonymous

10 years ago

We are guessing somewhere around 13K

Bali

Anonymous

10 years ago

Which one to prefer-letv le1s,lenovo k4,redmi 3,moto g3 turbo??

Deepak Rajawat

Anonymous

10 years ago

That’s a tough call, but it depends on your needs. We will soon post a full Le1s vs Lenovo K4 Comparison since we have been using them for a week highlighting pros and cons of each. MotO G3 Turbo isn’t very exciting at this point of time. And we haven’t reviewed Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 yet ( It is not expected to arrive until march).

Rakesh Dey

Anonymous

10 years ago

awesome ?