Comparing Xiaomi’s Budget Smartphones: Mi 3, Redmi Note and Redmi 1S

Xiaomi, one of the leading mobile company from China has launched its operations in India with the launch of its flagship smartphone “Mi 3”, at an incredibly affordable pricing of Rs. 13,999. Besides Mi 3, Xiaomi announced the launch of their highly affordable smartphones, the Redmi 1S and Redmi Note, priced at Rs. 6,999 and Rs. 9,999 respectively. Both these devices would go on sale over the next few weeks. Xiaomi has exclusively partnered with Flipkart for the sale and distribution of Mi phones across India. Initially, 36 service centres across top 20 cities, including 2 exclusive Mi service centers in Delhi and Bangalore have been setup to provide after sales service. A dedicated Mi hotline (1800-103-6286) that operates 7 days a week (9:00-18:00) is setup, to offer a hassle-free customer support.

We got to spend some time with all of these 3 devices at the Xiaomi launch event in India. The Mi 3 packs top-notch hardware and its aluminum-magnesium alloy frame housing feels premium in hand. Mi 3 is undoubtedly the best budget smartphone right now! In comparison to Mi 3, Redmi 1S is a entry-level phone while Redmi Note being a mid-range one; offering users best value for their money at a very fair pricing. Unlike Mi 3, both the Redmi phones comes with a glossy plastic removable back cover, Dual-SIM card capability, and support for expandable storage via microSD card. What’s common in all phones is, they offer USB OTG support natively, have a reinforced USB port and runs on MIUI – Xiaomi’s super intuitive and user friendly Android-based OS, offering extensive customization options for power users.

Specifications Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 3, Redmi Note and Redmi 1S –

	Mi 3	Redmi Note	Redmi 1S
CPU	2.3 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 800	1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592	1.6 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 400
OS	Android 4.4.2	Android 4.2.2	Android 4.3
GPU	Adreno 330	ARM Mali-450	Adreno 305
Display	5 inch Full HD (1920x 1080) IPS LCD at 441ppi	5.5 inch IPS HD with 1280×720 resolution	4.7 inch IPS HD with 1280×720 resolution
Main Camera	13 MP Autofocus with dual-LED flash	13 MP Autofocus camera with LED flash	8 MP Autofocus camera with LED flash
Video	1080p recording @ 30fps (Both cameras)	1080p (1920×1080) Full HD video recording	1080p video recording
Front Camera	2MP	5MP	1.6MP
Memory	2GB RAM	2GB	1GB
Storage	16GB Internal	8GB Internal	8GB Internal
MicroSD slot	NO	Expandable upto 32GB	Expandable upto 64GB
Connectivity	Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG, NFC	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS+AGPS, USB OTG	3G/2G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS+AGPS, USB OTG
Dual-SIM	NO	YES	YES
Battery	3050 mAh Non-removable	3100mAh	2000mAh removable
Dimension	144 x 73.6 x 8.1 mm	154 x 78.7 x 9.45 mm	137 x 69 x 9.9 mm
Weight	145g	199g	158g
Colors	Metallic Gray	White	Grey, White
Price in India	Rs. 13,999	Rs. 9,999	Rs. 6,999

 

Mi 3 will go on sale in India starting 12pm, July 22nd. Interested users can register using their Flipkart account before July 22, thereby being able to purchase the Mi3 on the sale day.

Register now to buy a Mi 3 on sale day!