Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 with Snapdragon 650, Fingerprint Sensor launched in India, starting at just Rs. 9999

By Abhinav Pathak on Mar 03, 2016 10:10 AM

Xiaomi today launched the Redmi Note 3 in India. Running on the Snapdragon 650 hexa-core processor, the Redmi Note 3 (Pro) comes in two storage options: 2GB RAM / 16GB storage & 3GB RAM / 32GB storage alongwith expandable storage (hybrid slot) and runs Android 5.1 lollipop based MIUI 7 on top.

The metal-clad, fingerprint sensor Redmi Note 3 also has a 5.5-inch display up front and an upgraded 16MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) capable of recording 1080p videos. Accompanying it is a 5MP front-camera. Just to clear any doubts, this is a different variant than the MediaTek variant which was launched earlier in China.

Screen Size 5.5 inches (1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 ppi)

Camera Back: 16 MP, 1080p@30fps; Front: 5 MP

Processor Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650

Memory 16/32 GB, 2/3 GB RAM

OS Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop) with MIUI7

Dimension & Weight 150 x 76 x 8.7 mm, 164 g

Connectivity LTE, Fingerprint Sensor

Battery 4050 mAh

Connectivity options are aplenty on the Note 3 with dual-SIM 4G LTE support, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, FM Radio as well as dual-band WiFi ac. Xiaomi has also graciously packed a 4050 mAh battery here which should suffice for a day's worth of use with some change left, and then there's fast charging support too.

Pricing and Availability

For all those who have been waiting with baited breath for the Redmi Note 3 (Pro), it has been priced at just Rs. 9,999 for the 2GB RAM / 16GB storage variant and Rs. 11,999 for the 3GB RAM / 32GB storage variant. Registration for first flash sale is already started on Amazon India and the first sale will begin on 9th March at 2 p.m.