Indian smartphone market is getting more and more competitive with the launch and re-launch (we're talking about you, Motorola) of established brands from other parts of the world. As was being speculated by many, Xiaomi has entered the Indian shores and has stunned many by its disruptive pricing of the Xiaomi Mi3. The specs that XIaomi Mi3 offers are top-of-the-line and are unheard of at the price point at which it has been launched - Rs. 14,999. First of all, let us look at what price points this phone is selling in other markets:
If you've not heard of Xiaomi brand ever, it is one of the largest mobile device manufacturers in China and enjoys a userbase of over 35 million spread over different countries. Also, if you are an Android user, you might have ehard of the MIUI rom. This ROM is developed by Xiaomi and is their default OS on all their phones, including the Mi3. The phone is even being officially supported by the Cyanogenmod team, at this point.
- Initially, 16 GB version was priced $327, later it was dropped to $270 (Rs. 16,163)
- In Malaysia, the 16 GB version has been launched for RM 889 (Rs. 16,730)
- Similarly, in other markets, the equivalent price of Xiaomi Mi3 is at least Rs. 1000 more than in India. This Rs. 1000 difference is very critical as it puts this phone in the under Rs. 15k price segment.
Now, take look at the specifications (and the Mi3 itself) and judge for yourself, whether our excitement is worth it.
- 2.3 GHz Snapdragon Quad-core Processor
- Adreno 330 GPU (clocked at 450 MHz)
- 5 inch Full HD IPS Display (at 441 pixels per inch)
- 2 GB LPDDR3 RAM
- 16 GB Internal Memory with 120 MB/s max speed (no words on launch of 32 B/ 64 GB variants)
- 13 MP primary camera with dual flash
- Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (KitKat update out in some countries)
- 2 MP secondary camera
- NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and other basic connectivity features
- 3050 mAh Battery
- Aluminium Magnesium Alloy frame
- 8.1 mm thickness, weighs 145g
To learn more about the device in detail, head on to the official Xiaomi website.
The phone will be launched exclusively on Flipkart, just like Motorola did with its Moto G, E and X. The phone should go on sale on 15th of July, and given its amazing price point, we expect this to go Out of Stock really fast. So, if you intend to buy this phone, you better act fast tht day.
