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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 158 reviews of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the usability and design are on the whole positive. The size and performance also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the apps. There are mixed comments on the portability and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the durability and usability. The price and camera also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the portability, and the apps and size get negative comments.

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69% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: XIAOMI Redmi Note 3 Touch ID 5.5 Inch FHD MTK6795 Octa Core 4000mAh (3GB 32 GB Golden) • XIAOMI Redmi Note 3 Touch ID 5.5 Inch FHD MTK6795 Octa Core 4000mAh (3GB 32 GB Golden)

Aug, 2017

Expert review by: Damien McFerran (trustedreviews.com)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

 

The Redmi Note 3 is the latest large-screen, low-cost phone from Chinese handset maker Xiaomi – the company often referred to as "The Apple of the East", thanks to its dominant position in that particular part of the world.

Jun, 2016
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Expert review by: Marie Brewis (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 review

 

Xiaomi's phones aren't officially sold in the UK, but while the brand may not be well known to us Brits it's bigger than Apple and Samsung in China - and tomorrow the Note 3 will go on open sale in India. Redmi is the company's budget smartphone...

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 may not be best suited to UK users out of the box, but with some simple setup tweaks it is an excellent budget Android phone with a fantastic design and performance for the price.

May, 2016
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Expert review by: Aloysius Low (cnet.co.uk)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 review

 

I've always been a big fan of Xiaomi's phones and the Redmi Note 3 is no exception, but also may now be my new favourite. That's partly because of the phone's classy metal body (upgraded from plastic on previous models) and partly because of its low...

The Redmi Note 3 features a premium metal body, fingerprint scanner and a brilliant 5.5-inch display all at a low, low, price.

The camera, while adequate for a budget phone, tends to overexpose shots and it's a shame the phone drops the removable battery feature found on the previous model.

With its comfortable design and low price, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a top choice for phone-buyers on a budget.

May, 2016
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Expert review by: Nimish Sawant (tech.firstpost.com)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3G review: Great value for money at Rs 8,999, but Android 4.2 OS is a letdown - Tech2

 

We review the Redmi Note to see if Xiaomi have another winner on their hands

Xiaomi looks like it has another winner on its hands with the Redmi Note. For those of you who were waiting for a phablet with good specs at an affordable price point, it does not get more economical than t. Sure, there are some drawbacks on the Redmi...

Dec, 2014
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Expert review by: Matt Humrick (anandtech.com)

The Meizu M3 Note vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Review: Comparing Notes

 

As new technology finds its way into flagship phones, previously cutting-edge features trickle down to mid-range and eventually low-end devices. As an economic policy the efficacy of this approach is debatable; however, it works well enough when...

While the pace of innovation at the high-end naturally slows, the mid-range and low-end phones start looking more attractive. Flagship features and hardware continue to trickle down to lower price points, producing more-capable phones with better user...

Jul, 2016
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Expert review by: Aloysius Low (cnet.com)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 review

 

I've always been a big fan of Xiaomi's phones and the Redmi Note 3 is no exception, but also may now be my new favourite. That's partly because of the phone's classy metal body (upgraded from plastic on previous models) and partly because of its low...

The Redmi Note 3 features a premium metal body, fingerprint scanner and a brilliant 5.5-inch display all at a low, low, price.

The camera, while adequate for a budget phone, tends to overexpose shots and it's a shame the phone drops the removable battery feature found on the previous model.

With its comfortable design and low price, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a top choice for phone-buyers on a budget.

May, 2016
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Expert review by: Aloysius Low (cnet.com.au)

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 3 hits the right notes (review)

 

I've always been a big fan of Xiaomi's phones and the Redmi Note 3 is no exception, but also may now be my new favourite. That's partly because of the phone's classy metal body (upgraded from plastic on previous models) and partly because of its low...

The Redmi Note 3 features a premium metal body, fingerprint scanner and a brilliant 5.5-inch display all at a low, low, price

The camera, while adequate for a budget phone, tends to overexpose shots and it's a shame the phone drops the removable battery feature found on the previous model

With its comfortable design and low price, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a top choice for phone-buyers on a budget.

May, 2016
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Expert review by: Nick T. (phonearena.com)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Review

 

This review is based on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 with Snapdragon 650 SoC and 3GB of RAM, running a global software ROM with Google services pre-installed.

Large, high-resolution display ; Fast and reliable fingerprint scanner ; Good sound quality during phone calls ; Good battery life for the price ; Dual-SIM phone

Mediocre photo quality ; Software can be frustrating to deal with ; Buying one outside of Asia takes time and may be costly

There's no denying that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a great deal in its homeland. For a phone costing the equivalent of $150 to $180, it delivers plenty of value for its money. Importing one to Europe or the U.S. makes less sense, however, and this is...

May, 2016
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Expert review by: Divyang Makwana (mobigyaan.com)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Review

 

Xiaomi launched a budget friendly phone, Redmi Note 3 in India at ₹9999. Will it be the only phone to look for? Find out in our Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 review.

Powerful Snapdragon 650 SoC ; Fingerprint Scanner ; Metallic Design ; Great Battery Life ; MicroSD support ; VoLTE support

Average Camera

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a perfect mid-range smartphone for those who are looking at a price of ₹10,000. The performance is best among all the other smartphones at this price range. However, its camera performance is slightly weak and people who care...

Jul, 2016
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Expert review by: Bharat Nagpal (igyaan.in)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Review

 

The Redmi Note 3 has all the makings of a powerful budget smartphone. An all metal build, excellent specs, improved battery, good cameras and a new processor which impresses on benchmarks. The company continues its per-registration flash sale model...

Xiaomi is back with a vengeance. The company wants to earn back the goodwill of the market and no better device than the Redmi Note 3 to do that. At the launch the company promised timely updates and the Mi 5 launch in April, making the Mi fans jump up...

Mar, 2016
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Product Specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity:4000
Battery technology:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)

Call management

Call divert: Yes
Call hold:Y / Yes
Call timer:Y / Yes
Call waiting:Y / Yes
Caller ID:Y / Yes
Conference call: Yes
Speakerphone:Y / Yes
Speed dialing: Yes
Vibrating Alert:Y / Yes

Camera

Auto Focus:Y / Yes
Built-in Flash:Y / Yes
Face detection: Yes
Flash type:LED
Front Camera:Y / Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric):5
Geotagging: Yes
Main camera resolution (numeric):16
Maximum frame rate:30
Multi-shot: Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric):13 / 16
Rear camera type:Single camera
Resolution at capture speed:1920x1080@30fps
Second Camera: Yes
Second camera resolution:5
Self-timer: Yes
Smile detection: Yes
Video recording:Y / Yes
Video recording modes:1080p

Design

Colour of product:Black, grey / Gold / Grey / Silver
Fingerprint Reader: Yes
Form factor:Bar

Display

Aspect Ratio:16:9 / 9:16
Display diagonal:14
Display number of colours:16.78 million colours
Display Resolution:1080 x 1920 / 1920 x 1080
Display Type:IPS
Orientation sensor:Y / Yes
Pixel density:401 / 403
Screen shape:Flat
Second display:N / No
Touch screen type:Capacitive
Touch technology:Multi-touch
Touchscreen:Y / Yes
Touchscreen Type:Capacitive

Ergonomics

Accelerometer:Y / Yes
Ambient light sensor:Y / Yes
Gyroscope:Y / Yes
Proximity sensor:Y / Yes

Memory

Internal RAM:2 / 3

Messaging

Chat: Yes
E-mail:Y / Yes
Instant messaging (IM): Yes
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service):Y / Yes
Short Message Service (SMS):Y / Yes

Multimedia

Audio formats supported:AAC, AMR, APE, FLAC, MP3, WAV
FM radio:Y / Yes
Video formats supported:ASF, M4V, MKV, MP4, XVID

Navigation

Assisted GPS (A-GPS):Y / Yes
Electronic compass: Yes
GLONASS:Y / Yes
GPS: Yes
GPS (satellite):Y / Yes
Position location:Y

Networking

2G bands (primary SIM):850,900,1800,1900 / 900,1800,1900
2G bands (secondary SIM):850,900,1800,1900 / 900,1800,1900
2G standards:EDGE, GPRS, GSM / GSM
3G:Y / Yes
3G bands supported:800,850,1900,2100 / 850,900,1700,1900,2100 / 850,900,1900,2100
3G standards:CDMA, HSDPA, HSPA, TD-SCDMA / HSDPA / HSDPA, HSPA, TD-SCDMA / HSDPA, TD-SCDMA, HSPA / TD-SCDMA, WCDMA
4G:Y / Yes
4G bands supported:1800,1900,2100,2300,2500,2600 / 2100,1800,2600,1900,2300,2500 / 850,900,1700,1800,1900,2100,2500,2600
4G standard:LTE
4G standards:LTE
Bluetooth:Y / Yes
Bluetooth profiles:A2DP
Bluetooth version:4.1 / 4.1 LE
Near Field Communication (NFC): No
SIM card capability:Dual SIM
SIM card type:MicroSIM / MicroSIM + NanoSIM
Tethering (modem-mode): Yes
Wi-Fi:Y / Yes
Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
Wi-Fi standards:IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Packaging Content

AC adapter included:Y / Yes
Cables included:MICRO-USB / USB
Quick start guide:Y / Yes
Warranty card: Yes

Performance

Flight mode: Yes
Graphics adapter:Adreno 510
Microphone mute: Yes
Personal info management (PIM):Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Dictionary, Notes
Personalization:Icons, Menu, Shortcuts
Support for contact groups: Yes
Themes:Wallpapers
Video call:Y / Yes

Ports & interfaces

Headphone connectivity:3.5 mm
USB connector type:MICRO-USB
USB port:Y / Yes
USB version:2.0

Processor

Coprocessor: Yes
Coprocessor architecture:ARM Cortex-A53
Coprocessor cores:4
Coprocessor frequency:1.4
Processor architecture:ARM Cortex-A53 / ARM Cortex-A72
Processor Cores:2 / 6 / 8
Processor family:MEDIATEK / Qualcomm Snapdragon
Processor frequency:1.8 / 2
Processor Model:650 / MT6795

Software

Operating system installed:Android
Operating System Version:5.0.2 / 5.0.2 (Lollipop) / 5.1 / 5.1.1

Storage

Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash) / Not supported
Internal RAM:2 / 2048 / 3072
Internal RAM type:LPDDR3
Internal storage capacity:16 / 32
Maximum memory card size:128 / 32
RAM capacity:2
USB mass storage: Yes

Subscription

Subscription type:No subscription

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:8.65 / 8.7
Height :15 / 150
Weight:164
Width:7.6 / 76
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