Xiaomi Redmi 3 is a dirt-cheap smartphone, that is, when you consider the impressive array of features it comes with. It represents a significant upgrade over the Redmi 2, coming with a more durable build, a bigger IPS display, better cameras, and a more robust processor, amongst other improvements.
You may also be interested in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G, and the Poco F7 Ultra.
Design and Display
The Redmi 2 sported a glossy plastic construction, but its successor offers a more premium design.
Parading a pleasant unibody design, the Xiaomi Redmi 3 still retains plastic in its construction, but aluminium has now been added to enhance solidity.
The rear panel shows off a cool diamond pattern. It can be noticed that the display is now bigger at 5 inches.
The IPS panel has a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels for a respectable pixel density of 294 ppi and great viewing angles.
Camera and Storage
On the camera front, the Xiaomi Redmi 3 offers an amazing pair. It comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera boasting LED flash and hybrid phase detect autofocus. The shooter records 1080p videos at 30 frames per second.
Selfie lovers get a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper, which also boasts 1080 video recording capability.
The Xiaomi Redmi 3 comes with generous inbuilt storage of 16 GB, expandable by up to 128 GB using a microSD card.
Also see the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G, the Redmi A5, the Poco F4 Pro, the Poco X7, and the Poco X7 Pro.
Performance and OS
The Xiaomi Redmi 3 is decked out to deliver more robust performance with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor zooming away under the hood.
This powerful CPU, which is clocked at 1.5 GHz, is married to an Adreno 405 GPU and modest 2 GB of RAM.
Out of the box, the Xiaomi Redmi 3 boots Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system, with this having the Chinese phone maker’s MIUI 7 skin on top of it.
Other Features
The Redmi 3 is a power-laden smartphone comparable to the likes of the Huawei G Power and ZTE Axon Max.
It packs a 4,100mAh non-removable battery with fast charging support. Buyers should expect impressive battery life since this is only a 5-incher with an HD display.
Xiaomi Redmi 3 supports 4G LTE (Cat. 4) for awe-inspiring download speeds of up to 150 Mbps.
Connectivity options on the hybrid dual-SIM Redmi 3 include Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. It also offers an IR blaster.
Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi Redmi 3 is not yet available in Nigeria. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in the country. Xiaomi Redmi 3 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N35,000 to N45,000 depending on your location in Nigeria.
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 3:
General Features
- Platform: Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) MIUI V7
- Processor: ARM Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5GHz, ARM Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.2GHz (Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2)
- GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 405
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Gray, Silver, Gold
- Dimension: 139.9 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm
- Weight: 144 g
- SIM Type: Micro/Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi)
- Display Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP Camera, HD Video 1080p @30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR, 5-element lens
- Front Camera: 5MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: MicroSD
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 150 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: –
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: Li-Polymer 4100 mAh battery (Non-Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
