Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 32GB

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
	2G bands	GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
		TD-SCDMA
	4G bands	LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
	Speed	HSPA, LTE
	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes

LAUNCH	Announced	2016, January
	Status	Available. Released 2016, February

BODY	Dimensions	150 x 76 x 8.7 mm (5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
	Weight	164 g (5.78 oz)
	SIM	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY	Type	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	5.5 inches (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels (~403 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
		- MIUI 7.0

PLATFORM	OS	Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
	Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
	CPU	Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72
	GPU	Adreno 510

MEMORY	Card slot	microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
	Internal	16 GB, 2 GB RAM 32 GB, 3 GB RAM

CAMERA	Primary	16 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
	Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR, panorama
	Video	1080p@30fps
	Secondary	5 MP, f/2.0, 1080p

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
	Bluetooth	v4.1, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
	Infrared port	Yes
	Radio	Stereo FM radio, recording
	USB	microUSB v2.0, USB On-The-Go

FEATURES	Sensors	Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
	Browser	HTML5
	Java	No
		- Fast battery charging - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - XviD/MP4/H.265 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player - Photo/video editor - Document viewer

BATTERY		Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery
	Stand-by
	Talk time

MISC	Colors	Silver, Gray, Gold
	Price group	5/10

Buy For

• Mighty configuration
• Long battery life
• Fingerprint sensor
• Good storage capacity

Beware Of

• Hynbrid SIM slot
• Non-removable battery

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Display and Configuration

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 32GB flaunts a 5.5-inch IPS LCD full HD (1,080 x 1,920 pixels) display with a pixel density of 401ppi. The full HD display adds to the experience of watching videos and games. The device derives its strength from a hexa-core Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 processor (Dual core, 1.8 GHz, Cortex A72 + Quad core, 1.2 GHz, Cortex A53). The processor is ably supported by 3GB RAM which ensures that users get a seamless performance while gaming and multitasking.

Camera and Storage

The Chinese smartphone is stacked with an impressive 16MP main camera with dual LED flash which allows users to click clear pictures in low light. The camera is boosted by CMOS image sensor and Digital image stabilization features. The phone comes with a 5MP Purecel camera which means you do not miss on clicking selfies and video calling. The camera also include AF Phase Detection, Auto Flash, Continuos Shooting, Exposure compensation, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), ISO control and Touch to focus features.

The Redmi Note 3 32GB is a variant of Redmi Note 3 16GB which gives users more storage capacity. Moreover, you can expand storage using the Hybrid SIM slot.

Battery and Connectivity

Like its other sibling, the Redmi Note 3 32GB also derives its energy from a 4,050mAh li-polymer battery which is non-removable in nature and OTG feature remains common between the two. The device is compatible to support a wide range of connectivity features which include 4G, GPRS, Wi-Fi 802.11, Mobile Hotspot and computer sync among others. The special mention goes to presence of fingerprint sensor which gives more security to your personal data.

Verdict

The Redmi Note 3 32GB has all the features and the specifications of a powerful phone. The cameras and the battery life are the major highlights of the phone. If you are looking for a mid-range yet powerful smartphone, then this is worth going for.