Xiaomi Mi 3

567 reviews

Nov, 2024

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size (2)
sound (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 567 reviews of Xiaomi Mi 3. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and usability. The performance and durability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the sound and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Xiaomi Mi 3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Xiaomi Mi 3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Xiaomi Mi 3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Xiaomi Mi3

Is China's Android warrior worth getting excited about?

Smart, unusual design, Good value, Bright, colourful and sharp screen

Hard to fully westernise, Iffy custom interface, No 4G, Inconsistent screen backlight

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Gary Cutlack (techradar.com)

Xiaomi Mi 3 review

Chinese cult smash is well worth a risky import buy

Superb power for the price ; Impressive camera ; Good battery life

Only available via import ; Base speaker easily muffled ; Some Chinese text

A unique design and brilliant performance, made all the better by the polished and comprehensive MIUI interface. A budget winner, if you can find one outside of China.

Aug, 2014

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

Xiaomi Mi 3 review: A psuedo aluminum-clad 5-inch Android for just $270

Xiaomi's flagship Android phone proves it's possible to get high-quality hardware -- including a full-HD screen and quad-core processor -- for a low, low price.

Xiaomi's flagship phone has a beautiful aluminum-magnesium chassis, solid build quality, powerful performance, and a great UI for a relatively low price.

The smartphone lacks LTE connectivity, and a microSD card slot means you'll only ever have 16GB of onboard storage.

Xiaomi's Mi 3 is a showcase of how Chinese phonemakers can create quality hardware without breaking the bank. If you don't need 4G LTE, and you can get hold of it, this is one of the best smartphones you can buy in its price range.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : unbox.ph (unbox.ph)

Xiaomi Mi 3 Review: Redefining Bang for the Buck

We review the hotly anticipated Xiaomi Mi 3! Xiaomi is a company that has been making waves in the local tech scene ever since they announced their arrival here in the good ol' Philippines. Even though the company hasn't released a single device (until...

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Tony Ibrahim (goodgearguide.com.au)

Xiaomi Mi3 review

Weekly updates, powerful kit and an undercutting price

Fantastic software ; Weekly updates ; Powerful hardware ; Relatively inexpensive

No expandable memory ; Rivals undercut it on price

Plenty of fun can be had with the Xiaomi Mi3, but the standout has to be the software. Week by week, idea by idea, Xiaomi has fleshed out its vision of Android, until it has evolved into own comprehensive solution. For people who enjoy configuring the...

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Xiaomi Mi 3 vs Xiaomi Mi 4: Winners and sinners

The Xiaomi Mi 3, one of the most popular smartphones in China, is up against its own successor, the Mi 4. Two generations ready to clash: boxes opened, benchmarks loaded, audio on, cameras rolling, batteries charged.

For the record, these two phones are, officially, only available in China and the Asia Pacific. They can be purchased online and shipped to Europe hassle-free though and we think the build and features for the price will get enough people interested.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Xiaomi Mi 3 review: The way of the dragon

Xiaomi one of the largest smartphone vendors in its homeland - China - and it's one of the most popular Asian mobile brands. It has given the world the popular user-friendly MIUI for Android. But the crown jewel, of course, is their current flagship...

5" IPS 1080p capacitive touchscreen with 441pi pixel density; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 ; Android 4.4.2 KitKat with MIUI v.5 ; 2.3GHz quad-core Krait 400 CPU; 2GB of RAM; Adreno 330 GPU; Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset ; 13MP camera with dual-LED flash,...

No LTE ; No 4K video recording ; Non user-replaceable battery ; No wired TV-out connectivity option ; No microSD card slot ; Sold exclusively online

Xiaomi Mi 3 offers everything a flagship should have - premium and stylish design, a top-quality display, latest generation chipset, capable camera and snappy Android KitKat with great MIUI launcher. As it always happens there is more to the story.

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Aloysius Low (cnet.com)

Xiaomi Mi 3 review: A psuedo aluminum-clad 5-inch Android for just $270

Xiaomi's flagship Android phone proves it's possible to get high-quality hardware -- including a full-HD screen and quad-core processor -- for a low, low price.

Xiaomi's flagship phone has a beautiful aluminum-magnesium chassis, solid build quality, powerful performance, and a great UI for a relatively low price.

The smartphone lacks LTE connectivity, and a microSD card slot means you'll only ever have 16GB of onboard storage.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Nikhil Subramaniam (tech.firstpost.com)

Xiaomi Mi 3 review: Rebuilding the image of Chinese smartphones

The Xiaomu Mi 3 signals the company's intent as far as India goes. Is it a good start?

It’s been a great month for Indian smartphone buyers of all budgets. You have the superbly-priced and brilliantly-produced Zenfone series from Asus . Then there’s the LG G3, the best high-end Android in the market currently , and possibly the phone of...

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Tony Ibrahim (pcworld.idg.com.au)