Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 was announced in 2016, January 14. Released 2016, March 03 With 5.5 inches, 82.6 cm2 (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 and running Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.5, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Po 4050 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global
  • Note: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40 - Special edition (Taiwan)
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2016, January 14. Released 2016, March 03
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 150 x 76 x 8.7 mm (5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
  • Weight: 164 g (5.78 oz)
  • Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
  • SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 5.5 inches, 82.6 cm2 (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.5
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
  • CPU: Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
  • GPU: Adreno 510

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
  • Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM (Standard version), 32GB 3GB RAM (High/Special version)
  • Note: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

  • Single: 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
  • Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 5 MP, f/2.0
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes
  • Note: 24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.1, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
  • NFC: No
  • Infrared port: Yes
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, recording
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Po 4050 mAh, non-removable

Misc

  • Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold
  • Models: 2015116, 2015161
  • SAR: 0.49 W/kg (head)     0.50 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.56 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 160 EUR