Xioami officially launched the new Redmi 3 with a massive 4100 mAh battery

Not long ago, rumors have circulated about Xiaomi’s update to the Redmi series and besides the company’s flagship devices, the Redmi line of devices were also one of the anticipated release from the Chinese firm, not only that it offers a premium package much like a flagship device but also the price of the series is one of the key advantage why the Redmi is all popular in the mid-range market.

Announced last Monday, Xiaomi formally introduced the new Xiaomi Redmi 3, the third generation of the Redmi line with specs and features that is well suited for users who want’s a simple device but with a power punch of its own. It sport an all metal casing with a unique design pattern on the back and measures at 8.5 mm thick and weighs around 144 grams. It has a large 5.0-inch display with 1280 x 720p resolutions and at the heart of every Redmi 3 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 chipset with 8-core CPU and Adreno 405 graphics processor. Its processing power is supported by 2 GB of RAM and there is an expandable 16 GB of internal storage. Most users requires more than the amount of storage spaces that most manufacturers supplied on their device so Xiaomi’s memory expansion slot for the Redmi 3 can accept of up to 128 GB of micro SD cards for that matter.

Taking photos has become the norms in a smartphone device and the Redmi 3 is able to take the role comfortably with its 13 Megapixel main camera with f/2.0 aperture and a fast focusing Phase Detection Auto Focus feature. The front is equipped with 5 Megapixel camera which should be enough for daily selfies and takes care of video chat with its high-resolution videos.

One of the most interesting feature about the new Redmi 3 is the battery, with a capacity of 4100 mAh, Redmi 3’s battery is nearly as doubled as the Redmi 2 giving users at least 80 per cent more time on the phone compared from its predecessors. It also supports fast charging capabilities with a separate 5V/2A fast charger sold separately.

The new Xiaomi Redmi 3 is now available for purchase in China through the mi.com online store or at TMALL for about RMB 699 or roughly $107 USD. users can choose from these different color options including Black, Silver and Gold.