Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 was announced in India yesterday. Xiaomi has never been an OEM that piqued my interest in their phones, not until recently. The Mi 4i and Redmi Note 2 where fantastic budget phones with high-end specs, they gave Motorola and Samsung a threat that hit them hard. Xiaomi’s success in India and China has put them in a strong position in the highly fragmented smartphone industry. They are the ones who introduced cheap budget phones with tempting specs.
![Redmi Note 2 was a best seller (Source: MiUi)](https://i0.wp.com/readoo.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/redminote2.png?resize=718%2C359)
Now with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, they are back once again by reiterating their motto of low-cost phones with high-end specs. The Redmi Note 3 is a big leap over the predecessor Redmi Note 2. The specs speak for themselves. It sports a Fingerprint scanner and a monstrous 4000 MAh battery.
![Redmi Note 3(Source: MiUi)](https://i0.wp.com/readoo.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/redminote31.png?resize=718%2C359)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Specs:
Model | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 |
Display | 5.5 inches HD |
Memory | 16 /32 GB |
RAM | 2/3 GB |
Processor | Snapdragon 650 Processor |
GPU | Adreno 510 |
Camera Rear | 16 MP |
Camera Front | 5 MP |
Battery | 4000 MAh |
Water Repellent | No |
OS | Android Lollipop |
Other Features | Fingerprint scanner |
Expected Price | Rs. 9,999/- or 11,999/- |
![Redmi Note 3 specs (Source: MiUi)](https://i0.wp.com/readoo.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/redmi3specs.png?resize=718%2C359)
Redmi Note 3 Opinion: The specs sheet is by far the most impressive for a budget smartphone. The Indian variant gets a Snapdragon 650 processor and 16 MP camera. A fingerprint scanner on a budget phone seems enticing. The aluminum body is well crafted and the overall design of the phone looks absolutely stunning. Frankly, this is the best-designed phone from Xiaomi. The 4000 MAh battery seems no less either. Expect a decent performance and a good camera from the phone. If you are looking for a perfect budget phone with good specs, we feel, the Redmi Note 3 will be a great choice.
The Aluminum unibody construction gives a premium touch
![Fingerprint scanner on a budget phone!](https://i0.wp.com/readoo.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/redminote4.png?resize=718%2C359)
Camera: We don’t expect the camera to be of a flagship level, for a budget phone. If the camera is average, that will suffice the price. But, Xiaomi thinks that they should not compromise on image quality even though it is a budget device. Here are some sample images from the company website.
Redmi Note 3 price and release date in India: The phone was announced in China on 24th November for 899 RMB and 1099 RMB, which is approximately Rs. 9,500 and Rs. 11,000 /- respectively.
Update: As we expected, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is now officially announced in India. The phone rocks a Snapdragon 650 processor, to avoid the patent problems with Ericcson. Which turned out to be a pretty great deal for the Indian consumers. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is available exclusively in Amazon India.
The price is also as we predicted. The 2 GB/16 GB variant costs 9,999 Rs./- and the 3 GB/32 GB variant costs 11,999/- Rs.