Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Phablet was released in November 2015 with a price range of about $443.82 (But you can get it for $209.79 from some offers). The Phablet came with a Full metallic body which differs from the previous Redmi model Redmi Note 2. The smooth and curvy edges are one of the punchy specialties of the device. Redmi impressed the users with a 1080p full HD display and a powerful 4000mAh battery. The MediaTek processor alongside with the 3GB ram boosts the performance. As usual in any other Redmi devices, The design of the device is just incredible. The Metallic finish of the device and the curvy hips makes it hotter than any other competitors. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Phablet Review will definitely give you a better idea about the device.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Review: Design and Build Quality
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 phablet body is completely built of metal. The metallic finish is enough smoother to give an extra comfort alongside with the curvy edges. The improved assembly process gives seamless design in the device. There is no chance to give a bad review to the design of this product. The front part of the device is dominated by the 1080p Full HD display which utilized the maximum area of the device to give an ultra clearer vision. While rotating the device, The camera, flashlight and the rounded fingerprint sensors are kept in a row. The Speakers are placed under the punchy MI logo. Coming to the side of the device, The power buttons dominated one side while the volume up and down buttons dominated the other. The round shape of the device provides better grip on it.
The Redmi Note 3 is only 8.65mm in thickness and it weighs about 164g. The device is only 4 grams heavier than the Redmi Note 2. 3 color variances of the device are available. Coming to the inner part, The 4000mAh battery occupies most of the inner part of the device. The greatly engineered parts use only a less space inside the device which makes the device maintain it’s body weight and thickness.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Review: Display
The front part of the device is dominated by a Full HD 1080p IPS capacitive touchscreen display. The 1920×1080 resolution gives crystal clear visuals on the screen. The display uses the 72.45 of the front part to proclaim its identity. Multi-touch is a big advantage of the device. 403 PPI pixel density of the screen let you experience the beauty of every pixel on the screen. The smoothness of the screen makes it easier to flow or drag your fingers over it. But the corning gorilla glass is not strengthening the device. It is a small drawback of this high-quality Phablet
Camera
13.0MP Primary camera of the device can provide 4128 x 3096 pixels images. The 0.1s Ultra fast focusing is a great feature to capture images without blurred portions. The camera meets all the requirements like Autofocus, Face detection, Two-tone flash etc… The device features a 5.0MP secondary camera on the front. Xiaomi introduced a 36 smart profiles feature to make yourself beautiful in your selfies.
Performance
Performance is the best advantage that every Phablet must have. The performance of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is just amazing. The device overcame many Benchmarking tests with Excellent scores. The 2.0GHz Helio X10 64bit Octa Core Processor powered by 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM enhance the performance of the device.
CPU and RAM
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is Horse powered by a 2.0GHz Helio X10 64-bit Octa-Core Processor. The Processor can meet any of your high-end usage needs. The extreme quality in the manufacturing process makes it survive any extreme Conditions. 3GB RAM is powering the device from the other end. The Multi-Tasking will never affect the RAM usage anymore. The Quality building blocks of the Redmi Note 3 is the main part of the tough performance of the device.
OS
The device is equipped with the Android 5.1 OS. The OS is highly customized to completely integrated with the device. The buggy problems in the previous releases were fixed in the new one. You must expect a better performance when the Worlds most authentic hardware and the world’s most versatile OS meets on the same device.
Connectivity
The device uses the 4G FDD-LTE technology to provide a disturbance-free communication. The Incredibly fast member in the ‘G’ series can provide a better data transfer rate of 150Mbps. Which is incredibly faster than the 3G network. The device Has all other connectivity features like 3G and 2G. Bluetooth 4.1 version can provide a better transfer rate and a better Coverage. The highly sensible WiFi sensor can accept even very low-quality signals and provide a better speed than any other device.
Gaming
PowerVR G6200 is used as the GPU of the Redmi Note 3. Gamers can have a clutter free gaming on the device with this decent Graphics Processing unit. The GPU alongside with the Helio processor can manage any graphics requirements of the device. The 4000mAh battery ensures the continuous gaming for hours.
Battery
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is Fueled by a 4000mAh Lipo high powered battery. the Battey occupies most of the inner part of the device. Thus, it can store a Huge charge on it. The Ultra power saving technology is used in this device to Ensure that the battery lives all the day. Never make your tasks late due to the battery draining problem. The high-quality hardware can support the battery to live longer. Thus, The battery can serve you in all your needs for a long time.
Benchmarks
The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 is tested to the extreme. The benchmark scores of this device are better than any other devices of this range. You will never get a chance to beat the device in benchmark scores. The above video shows the live benchmarking test of the device in front of you. The 3D graphics performance of the device is quite incredible. The CPU and RAM has a decent score. Apart from these benchmarking scores, The design of the device has the best score than any of these. It is quite brilliant. The Benchmarking scores boost the popularity of the device among the phablet lovers.
Competitors
The competition in the technology is expressed in almost every fields. The Phablet section is also full of competitors. In the case of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, The main competitors are from the family itself. The Previous Redmi model Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Xiaomi mi 4c are the competitors of the family. The 3 devices have almost all specifications. So, it is difficult to determine the difference between them. Huawei Mate 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 are the Rivals outside the family. The inch to inch battle of these similar devices is quite enjoyable to the whole tech world.
Daily Usage Tips
The device is recommended to anyone who wants a device for high-end usage. The extreme peripherals used in the device can fulfill all the high-end needs of the users. Gamers and videos nerds also, the device is very favorable. As it consists of great graphics processors and the CPU powered by some great amount of RAM, You can enjoy a distraction-less gaming and videos. So, The device is mostly recommended for the gamers and the High-end users who have to do a lot of multi-tasking.
Special features
Fingerprint ID
The device has a Fingerprint sensor on the back of the device. A rounded portion under both the camera and flashlight makes a different way of fingerprint sensing. Apart from the Home button Fingerprint ID technologies. The Redmi made a difference in the fingerprint ID. The device reads The Fingertips while we just hold the device. We don’t need to touch the home button to read our fingerprints, just hold the device in the usual way and the Redmi will do the rest.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Specs
- CPU: 2.0GHz Helio X10 64bit Octa-Core Processor
- GPU: PowerVR G6200
- RAM: 3GB RAM
- ROM: 32GB
- Screen size: 5.5 inch
- Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080 Pixel Screen, 403 PPI
- OS: Android 5.0
- Back camera: 13.0MP with 78 degrees wide-angle
- Front camera: 5.0MP with f/2.0 aperture
- Battery Capacity: 4000mAh
- Wireless Connectivity: GPS, 4G, 3G, GSM, Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi
- WiFi: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a (2.4/5GHz)
- I/O Interface: TF/Micro SD Card Slot, Mini USB Slot, 3.5mm Audio Out Port
- Additional Features: MP3, MP4, OTG, Gravity Sensing, GPS/ A-GPS / Glonass / Beidou
Conclusion
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a device power packed with some great hardware and a simple and elegant design. The device offers some best hardware and software. The regular price of the device a bit high when compared to the other devices. But the offer price is excusable. The device is can handle the high-end usage of the modern world and fit all your daily needs. As the device has a 4000mAh battery, The device can live longer than the competitors. In overall, the device is the best smartphone and all is decent except the normal price.