Xiaomi is a reckoning name when it comes to budget segment smartphones and it shows in the popularity of its handsets in India. The brand has come up with a line of phablets under Mi Note series, which offer a good spec sheet without burning a hole in your pocket. It is now gearing up to launch the third generation iteration of the lineup and from the looks of it, Mi Note 3 appears to be a good value for money offering as is the trend with Xiaomi handsets. Here is a brief overview of the device for those who might be looking for the device.
Dual curved display: It was Samsung that first brought the concept of dual curved display on to its flagship device and they become an instant hit with smartphone lovers. It was only a matter of time before Xiaomi added it to its lineup and Xiaomi Mi Note 3 happens to be the first to get the same. This device has been equipped with a large 5.7-inch display with full HD resolution, which has been equipped with dual curved edges.
Powerful spec sheet: As Mi Note series are known for, the Mi Note 3 will also come with a top notch spec sheet to give tough competition to other existing handsets in its price range. The brand has equipped Mi Note 3 with the latest Snapdragon 835 processor with massive 6GB of RAM, which means there is not a hint of lag or stutter in this handset.
Good cameras: Xiaomi handsets have always been known for their imaging prowess and Mi Note 3 is no less. The handset maker has equipped the device with a 12MP snapper on the rear with wider aperture and bigger pixel size for capturing more light and details, which means resulting images are quite crisp and full of details. The front panel of the handset has been equipped with 8MP shooter, which will appease selfie lovers.
Big battery: If you are going for a smartphone with top notch, one has to make sure that it comes packing a battery, which can power the device effectively. Xiaomi Mi Note 3 has been equipped with a 4000mAh battery, which can easily see through a day and then some more of moderate usage. However, the devise is missing quick charging, which means you might have to wait a bit before it charges up fully.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Non expandable storage: When you have a smartphone that comes with impressive performance and has some seriously good cameras, you tend to fill up the storage pretty fast. Therefore, it is a big plus if the handset can accommodate expandable storage in case of emergency. Xiaomi Mi Note 3 is missing out on this functionality and you might have to delete some of your data if you ever find yourself in a storage crunch.
General Specifications | Launch Date | December 10, 2018 |
Brand | Xiaomi | |
Model | Mi Note 3 | |
Color | Black, Gold, Silver | |
Form Factor | Touchbar | |
Category | Phablet | |
Dual SIM | ||
Hybrid SIM | ||
SIM Card | Dual Nano SIM | |
Waterproof | ||
Facial Recognition | ||
Fingerprint Scanner | Front |
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Network | LTE+LTE | |
Operating System | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | |
Custom UI | MIUI | |
Phone Body | Case: Aluminium Back: Aluminium Side: Aluminium | |
Dimensions | 152.6 x 73.6 x 7.6 mm | |
Weight | 163 grams |
Processor & RAM | Processor | 2.2 GHz Octa core 64 bit (2.2 GHz Quad + 1.84 GHz Quad) (Kryo 260) |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | |
RAM | 6 GB | |
GPU | Adreno 512 |
Display | Size | 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) |
Screen | IPS LCD | |
Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor | |
Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD | |
Pixel Density | 401 ppi | |
Colours | 16M | |
Keyboard | Touch | |
Screen to Body Ratio | 74.08 % | |
Stylus | ||
Other Input Features | Multi-touch |
Camera | Rear Camera | 12 MP |
Dual Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | |
Front Camera | 16 MP |
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Rear Flash | Dual-color LED Flash |
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Rear Camera Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor | |
Rear Camera Aperture | f/1.8 | |
Rear Camera Features | Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Optical image stabilization | |
Rear Auto Focus | Phase Detection autofocus |
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Video Recording | 2160p@30fps, 4k, Full HD, HD |
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Zoom | Digital Zoom |
Battery | Battery Capacity | 3500 mAh |
Battery Type | Li-ion, Non Removable | |
Wireless Charging | ||
Quick Charging |
Connectivity | GPRS | |
2G | GSM 1900/1800/900/850 | |
3G | HSDPA 2100/1900/900/850 | |
4G | LTE/LTE | |
WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO |
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Bluetooth | v5.0 |
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GPS | A-GPS, Glonass |
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NFC Support | ||
Infrared | ||
Edge | ||
HDMI | ||
USB OTG | ||
USB Type-C |
Entertainment & Multimedia | Ringtone | Music ringtones, Vibration |
Radio | ||
Audio Format | AAC, AMR, FLAC, MP3 | |
Video Format | M4V, MKV, MP4, MPEG4, Xvid | |
Speaker |
Storage | Internal Storage | 64 GB |
Expandable Storage |
Calling & Messaging | Phone Book | Practically Unlimited |
SMS | ||
MMS | ||
Instant Messaging | ||
Additional Information | Items in the Box | Handset with built-in Battery, Charger, USB Type-C Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card |