Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime going on first sale, here's everything you need to know with videos

Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime, the company's budget Android offering is going on sale today on Flipkart and Mi.com exclusively priced at Rs. 8999. With that you are getting a 5-inch HD IPS display running on the octa-core Snapdragon 430 processor with 3GB RAM, 32GB onboard storage.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime Key Specifications:

• 5.0 inches HD Display (720 x 1280 pixels, 294 ppi)
• Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53, Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 Processor
• Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Internal storage 32 GB, 3 GB RAM
• Expandable storage with microSD card up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
• 13 MP primary camera with LED Flash
• 5 MP front facing camera
• Fingerprint Sensor
• 3G, 4G LTE, Dual SIM, GPS, Wi-Fi, FM Radio
• 4100 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion Battery

It has Android Marshmallow onboard with MIUI 7.5 but will later be updated to MIUI 8. You have a 13MP rear camera here with phase-detection autofocus and LED flash capable of recording 1080p videos alongwith a 5MP front-facing camera. You can have a look at our Unboxing video below for more.

One of the best features of the Redmi 3S prime is its battery life, you are getting a massive 4100 mAh battery which easily lasts 2 days of moderate use. Moreover, it's quite a powerful smartphone in a small form factor which has been missing from this price segment. Just check out its gaming review.

The Redmi 3S Prime will be available from Flipkart and Mi.com starting at 12 PM and as per usual, stocks will be limited, so you should login atleast an hour prior to the sale.