Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Xiaomi is definitely not one to lag
behind and since Meizu just updated its competitive offer - the Meizu m3s,
it comes as no surprise that an upgraded Xiaomi Redmi 3 was
also made official. It bears the Redmi 3s moniker and adds even more value to
its affordable asking price.
The Xiaomi Redmi 3s is still equipped
with a 5-inch, 720p display, fitted inside the same body as its sibling, measuring
- 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm and also weighing exactly as much at 144 grams. However,
there is now a round fingerprint reader on the back of the unit. And the
upgrade extends to internals as well. The device utilizes an octa-core
Snapdragon 430 SoC, which is no powerhouse, but is still better than the
Snapdragon 616 in the non "s" model.
The camera setup, on the other hand,
looks unaltered. The Redmi 3s has a 13MP rear shooter with an aperture of
f/2.0, a single LED flash and phase detection auto focus. On the front, there
is a 5MP, f/2.2 selfie cam. A 4,100 mAh battery still runs the show and you get
the typical set of connectivity options, like 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n,
Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS.
Last, but not least, the Xiaomi Redmi 3s
will now be offered in two memory versions. The basic 2 GB RAM, plus 16 GB of
expandable storage is said to cost just CNY 7120 (US$ 106) on the local market and
the more spacious 3 GB RAM, plus 32 GB will go for CNY 899 (US$ 136). Color options
include dark grey, silver and gold. Needless to say, there are impressively
affordable price points, which users in China can expect to take advantage of
starting June 16. However, it is also worth noting that if and when the device
reaches international markets, it will cost a bit extra.
