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Xiaomi Redmi 3 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 3 - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.
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Xiaomi Redmi 3 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons
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Xiaomi Redmi 3 is a 2016 smartphone. It measures 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm and weighs 144 g. It has a IPS LCD display measuring 5" inches. The resolution is 720 x 1280 and 294 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 5 MP. The main camera is Single with 13 MP.

It runs on Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU with 16 GB, 2 GB RAM memory. The battery is 4100 mAh.

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Pros and Cons

Xiaomi Redmi 3 specs

General specs

Brand and model

Xiaomi Redmi 3

Release date

2016, January

Dimensions

139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)

Weight

144 g (5.08 oz)

Body build

Front glass, aluminum body

Colors

Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Classic Gold

Battery

4100 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Ion

Approximate price160 EUR

Screen

Technology

IPS LCD

Touchscreen

capacitive touchscreen

Display colors

16M

Screen size

5" inc

Screen area

68.9 cm2

Screen format

16:9 (height:width)

Screen to body ratio

71.1%

Screen resolution

720 x 1280 px

PPI /points per inch/

294 PPI

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main

13 MP, Single

Camera specs

-13 MP, PDAF, f/2.0

Functions

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video 1080p@30fps
Front (selfie) camera

5 MP, Single

Specifications

5 MP, f/2.2

Video 1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system OS

Android 5.1 (Lollipop); MIUI 7

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)

Other models with the same chipset include: Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro, vivo V3, Xiaomi Redmi 3, Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo, Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus, Lenovo Lemon 3, Huawei Honor GR5 5X, Oppo F1, Oppo A53 2015, ZTE Axon mini
Processor CPU

- Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)

Graphics processor GPU

- Adreno 405

External memory

microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Internal memory

16 GB, 2 GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 7 Score 33714 (Rank 1077 of 2128)
GeekBench 5 Single Core 105 (Rank 1582 of 1646)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core 545 (Rank 1389 of 1637)
GeekBench 4 Single Core 633 (Rank 601 of 999)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core 1685 (Rank 663 of 997)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript1770

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS Yes
Edge Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
USB microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP
Harmful irradiation

SAR EU - 1.33 W/kg (head)    

Music and Audio

Radio FM radio
Headphone jack Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

- Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared port
- Fast battery charging
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from Xiaomi. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from Xiaomi may not be reflected.

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Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.


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Frequently Asked Questions

The base approximate price of the Xiaomi Redmi 3 was around 160 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.
The official release date is 2016, January.
The weight of the Xiaomi Redmi 3 is 144 g.
The screen size of the Xiaomi Redmi 3 is 5" inches.
The size of the Xiaomi Redmi 3 is 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (HxWxD).

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Screen 4.7 "
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Camera Single
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Battery 2200 mah 2750 mah 1440 mah 3050 mah
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