Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro is an upgraded version of the impressive, high-value delivering Redmi 3. The new smartphone adds a fingerprint scanner and more memory to what is already an impressive list of features, including an octa-core processor and a high-capacity battery.
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.
Build and Screen
Looking at this very friendly-priced smartphone, you could see significant semblance between it and the earlier Redmi 3.
It shows off solid construction and elegant curves. The Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro still comes in gold, silver and grey colour options.
It retains the 5-inch diagonal display with an HD resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels for a pixel density of 294 ppi making for sharp-looking images. Enjoyable wide-angle viewing should be expected from the IPS display.
Camera and Storage
There is no change in the camera department as well. The Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro still features the same 13-megapixel rear-facing sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, LED flash and phase detection autofocus.
This is paired with a 5-megapixel selfie snapper with an f/2.2 aperture size. Inbuilt storage has been doubled to 32 GB, giving users ample room for storing their stuffs. This is still expandable 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.
Processor, RAM and OS
The Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro is powered by the same octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 SoC, which has four cores clocked at 1.5 GHz and the other four at 1.2 GHz. The 64-bit CPU gets support from greater 3 GB of RAM, compared to the Redmi 3’s 2 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro looks like one to deliver fluid performance and smooth gaming. It boots Android 5.1 Lollipop OS out of the box – this is coated with Xiaomi’s MIUI 7 skin.
Other Features
Among the new additions to the Redmi 3 Pro is a fingerprint scanner mounted on the rear for extra security.
Juice is still supplied by the awesome 4,100mAh battery which appears like one to support several days of use.
The Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro offers hybrid dual SIM slot, which lets you use either a second SIM card or a microSD card. You get the regular connectivity features in the package as well.
Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro is not yet available in Nigeria. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in the country. Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N40,000 to N50,000 depending on your location in Nigeria.
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro:
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: 3GB 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: 32GB
- 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, HID
- 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: Yes
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- 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: –
