Xiaomi Redmi 3
Xiaomi has officially announced the
Redmi 3 smartphone. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 chipset,
and sports a 5-inch 720P HD display. It comes with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB expandable
internal memory, and packs in a large 4,100 mAh battery.
In terms of camera, the device features
a 13 MP rear unit and a 5 MP front shooter. Measuring 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5mm and
weighing in at 144 grams, the handset ships with the company's MIUI 7 OS. The Redmi
3 offers support for dual-SIM functionality as well as 5V/2A fast charging.
Design-wise, the device comes with a
full metal body and "an all-new lattice design, made up of 4166 stars
woven together to reflect a gorgeous arrangement of diamonds," the company
said in the press release.
Priced at RMB 699 (US$ 105), the Redmi 3 will go on sale in China starting tomorrow
on Mi.com and Tmall.