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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

158 reviews

Apr, 2018

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price (42)
performance (40)
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design (22)
usability (18)

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reliability (6)
apps (1)

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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 overall positive. The size and performance are also mentioned favorably. Reviews are divided on the reliability. There are some negative reviews about the apps.

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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 90/100 = 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 are impressed by the durability and usability. The price and camera also get good opinions. There are some mixed reviews about the portability, and there are some critical views about the apps and size.

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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)

Apr, 2018

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 (techadvisor.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

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)

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 - iGyaan Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Review - iGyaan

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:3500 / 4000

Battery technology:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)

Call management

Call divert:Y / Yes

Call hold:Y / Yes

Call timer:Y / Yes

Call waiting:Y / Yes

Caller ID:Y / Yes

Conference call:Y / Yes

Speakerphone:Y / Yes

Speed dialing:Y / 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):16 / 5

Front camera type:Single camera

Geotagging:Y / Yes

Main camera resolution (numeric):16

Maximum frame rate:120 / 30

Multi-shot:

Yes

Optical Zoom:2

Rear camera aperture number:1.8

Rear camera resolution (numeric):12 / 13 / 16

Rear camera type:Dual camera / Single camera

Resolution at capture speed:1920x1080@30fps

Second Camera:

Yes

Second camera resolution:5

Second rear camera resolution (numeric):12

Self-timer:

Yes

Smile detection:

Yes

Video recording:Y / Yes

Video recording modes:1080p / 720p,1080p

Zoom capability:Y

Design

Colour of product:Black / Black, grey / Blue / Gold / Grey / Silver

Fingerprint Reader:Y / Yes

Form factor:Bar

Display

Aspect Ratio:16:9 / 9:16

Contrast ratio (typical):1500:1

Display brightness:550

Display diagonal:14

Display number of colours:16 million 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

Distance sensor:Y

Gyroscope:Y / Yes

Proximity sensor:Y / Yes

Memory

Internal RAM:2 / 3

Messaging

Chat:Y / Yes

E-mail:Y / Yes

Instant messaging (IM):Y / 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

Barometer:Y

BeiDou:Y

Electronic compass:Y / Yes

GLONASS:Y / Yes

GPS:

Yes

GPS (satellite):Y / Yes

Position location:Y

Wi-Fi positioning: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 / 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 / 5.0

Near Field Communication (NFC):No / Y

SIM card capability:Dual SIM

SIM card type:MicroSIM / MicroSIM + NanoSIM / NanoSIM

Tethering (modem-mode):Y / Yes

Wi-Fi:Y / Yes

Wi-Fi Direct:Y / Yes

Wi-Fi standards:IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11ac,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n