Xiaomi’s been dying to show you its new all metal Redmi Note 3 smartphone. It’s only been a few months since Note 2 was launched after all. The biggest surprise of all is the price of the handset, a mere $140 (RMB 899) for its 16GB version.
The 16GB memory capacity is paired with 2GB of RAM. If you’d rather pick the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 with more RAM of 3GB and 32GB internal storage, be ready to fork out a bit more ($172 or RMB 1099). We’re still waiting on news about its availability outside China.
The mid-range device uses a MediaTek Helio X10 processor, just like the Redmi Note 2. The front panel plays host to a 1080p full HD display of 5.5 inches. This Xiaomi phone is powered by the Android based MIUI 7 OS. It has a huge 4000mAh battery, and comes in gold, silver and dark gray.
The Redmi Note 3 is the first Xiaomi handset with a fingerprint sensor. It promises to unlock the device in 0.3 seconds. There’s a 13MP camera on the rear side and a 5MP one on the front. Additionally, users can switch between numbers easily thanks to its dual SIM support.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 key specifications at a glance:
– Android-based MIUI OS
– MediaTek Helio X10 processor
– 2GB RAM with 16GB ROM/3GB RAM with 32GB memory
– 5.5-inch 1080p full HD display
– 13MP main camera, 5MP front-facing lens
– 4000mAh battery with quick charging support
– 4G-capable dual SIM slots
– Fingerprint sensor
– 8.65mm thickness, 164g weight
– Silver, dark gray and gold color options
Also see: Xiaomi Mi 4i gets a price cut in India
Apart from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, the company also released the Mi Pad 2 tablet and the Mi Air Purifier 2 at its November 24 event.