There's a lot of love on here for the Xiaomi Pro Note version of this phone, but for me 5.5" is just too big.
This is the non-note AND the non-pro model. I.e. The cheapest one.
The difference being...
Redmi 3 Note Pro - Full HD, Snapdragon 650 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage.
Redmi 3 Pro - Not full HD, Snapdragon 616, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage.
Redmi 3 (this phone) - Not full HD, Snapdragon 616, only 2Gb RAM and 16GB storage, no fingerprint reader.
So I don't expect this to get super hot as the pro and note versions do have more exciting specs, however, at I think £83 is a great price for a nice, well made phone, with a massive battery, that'll certainly do the job for most casual users.
I'd be interested in your opinions.
Metal Body
CPU -- Snapdragon 616 Octa Core
Screen -- 5.0-inch 1280x720p
RAM+ROM -- 2GB + 16GB (Support TF Card, FAT32 Format Only)
Camera -- 13MP Rear Camera, 5MP Front Camera
Battery -- 4100mAh (Typ)
Network -- Full Netcom, Dual SIM Dual Standby (Micro SIM Card x 1 + Na-no SIM Card x 1 or Micro SIM Card x 1 + TF Card x 1)
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz; CDMA 1X BC0
3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz; CDMA2000 BC0
4G: FDD LTE B3:1800/B1:2100/B7:2600 MHz TD LTE B38:2600/B39:1900/B40:2300/B41:2555-2655MHz
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anonimousse
9 Jun 1610#4
^....and breathe...woosah
BUCKUM2
9 Jun 166#3
the pro version from this seller is £106.38 the difference is 1gb more ram and 16gb more storage and fingerprint scanner the only way to get ota updates with this is to have factory seeled with the original xiaomi chinese rom miui has not released a global rom for this model yet so it will come with third party custom rom that dont support ota updates theres nowt wrong with the official chinese rom gives you option to choose english or chinese language when you first put phone on there is no google play store on it you have to put it on yourself here's link how to http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=198204&highlight=google%2Bplay%2Bstore
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K0YS
9 Jun 16#1
How much is the pro version? I too prefer screens of 5inch hence why I'm still using my HTC M7 lol. Been looking for another phone and so far it's between a used m9 for around 190£, a moto g3 at 140£ and possibly a xiaomi.
Do these phones get regular Android updates or is it all flashing etc?
BUCKUM2
9 Jun 16#2
i have just bought the fashion gold model of this from u.k seller on ebay for £127.99 for my daughter she could'nt wait a couple of weeks from china 3 days on ebay and was happy to pay the extra also had it factory seeled because wanted original xiaomi rom not custom english rom so she gets ota updates i put google services on it myself got rid of most of the chinese apps she is over the moon with it i myself have the redmi note 3 pro/prime and have had it for 14 weeks now i bought mine from china also factory seeled and put google on myself i used dhl expidited delivery so had to pay customs and handling charge (£25) only took 6 days if you can wait the 2 to 3 weeks this is a fantastic price these are superb phones
K0YS to BUCKUM2
9 Jun 16#5
Is there a way to avoid customs?
Also, will banking apps (barclays) work on the factory Rom and even English Roms?
BUCKUM2
9 Jun 166#3
the pro version from this seller is £106.38 the difference is 1gb more ram and 16gb more storage and fingerprint scanner the only way to get ota updates with this is to have factory seeled with the original xiaomi chinese rom miui has not released a global rom for this model yet so it will come with third party custom rom that dont support ota updates theres nowt wrong with the official chinese rom gives you option to choose english or chinese language when you first put phone on there is no google play store on it you have to put it on yourself here's link how to http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=198204&highlight=google%2Bplay%2Bstore
anonimousse
9 Jun 1610#4
^....and breathe...woosah
jacenj
9 Jun 16#6
No nfc on this or the 32gb version tho.
evildrneil to jacenj
9 Jun 16#13
NFC seems to be a massive rarity on any Chinese phones and it seems that even those that do have it (I was looking at the Elephone P9000 which does) you can't actually use for Android pay :/
K0YS
9 Jun 16#7
never used nfc and im sure there's other users who haven't either. altho it cant cost much to include it.
wenttoabetterplace
9 Jun 16#8
You probably would use it with Android Pay being rolled out as we speak. Contactless payments - with your phone....and Oyster payments. V.useful
BUCKUM2
9 Jun 16#9
if you use the aliexpress standard delivery 12-29 days they reckon no custom charges i cant vouch for this as i always use dhl expidited which will incur charges as for banking apps working i dont use them but if you read through this thread link http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xiaomi-redmi-note-3-pro-international-rom-3gb-32gb-version-snapdrogon-650-4k-mah-2459056?p=28152833 im sure that was asked and replied to a few times if you do get it with the custom rom i would strongly suggest you install malwarebytes and run it to check for spyware and viruses
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Opening post
This is the non-note AND the non-pro model. I.e. The cheapest one.
The difference being...
Redmi 3 Note Pro - Full HD, Snapdragon 650 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage.
Redmi 3 Pro - Not full HD, Snapdragon 616, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage.
Redmi 3 (this phone) - Not full HD, Snapdragon 616, only 2Gb RAM and 16GB storage, no fingerprint reader.
So I don't expect this to get super hot as the pro and note versions do have more exciting specs, however, at I think £83 is a great price for a nice, well made phone, with a massive battery, that'll certainly do the job for most casual users.
I'd be interested in your opinions.
Metal Body
CPU -- Snapdragon 616 Octa Core
Screen -- 5.0-inch 1280x720p
RAM+ROM -- 2GB + 16GB (Support TF Card, FAT32 Format Only)
Camera -- 13MP Rear Camera, 5MP Front Camera
Battery -- 4100mAh (Typ)
Network -- Full Netcom, Dual SIM Dual Standby (Micro SIM Card x 1 + Na-no SIM Card x 1 or Micro SIM Card x 1 + TF Card x 1)
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz; CDMA 1X BC0
3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz; CDMA2000 BC0
4G: FDD LTE B3:1800/B1:2100/B7:2600 MHz TD LTE B38:2600/B39:1900/B40:2300/B41:2555-2655MHz
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Do these phones get regular Android updates or is it all flashing etc?
Also, will banking apps (barclays) work on the factory Rom and even English Roms?