Overall Score
55.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#5118)55.5
Performance(#11361)54.3
Camera(#4694)42.4
Display(#5701)70.5
Battery(#11944)43.5
Build(#901)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi 3
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Mi 3 features a sleek design with dimensions of 144 x 73.6 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 145g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
- Performance is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, with a quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, supported by options of 16GB or 64GB storage paired with 2GB RAM.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit capable of 1080p video recording at 30fps, while the front camera is a 2 MP shooter.
- The battery capacity stands at 3050 mAh, with 18W charging support but no wireless charging.
- Running on Android 4.3 with MIUI 5, it can be upgraded to Android 6.0.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device is available in multiple colors, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
- Special features include dual-band Wi-Fi and USB OTG support.
- Overall, the Xiaomi Mi 3 combines solid performance and a good display in a compact design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3050 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions144 x 73.6 x 8.1 mm (5.67 x 2.90 x 0.32 in)
Weight145 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Gray, Black, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Gold, Green
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 5
OS VersionAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 5
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes