After Initial Xiaomi Mi 5 Batch Sells out, Xiaomi Urges Foxconn to Increase Production

Some of the rumours specifications of this new handset are 5.5-inch Full HD 1080×1920 pixels resolution display, powered by octa-core Helio X10 MediaTek Snapdragon 650 processor, 2GB and 3GB of RAM options with 16GB and 32GB of internal storage Options.

The Xiaomi Mi 5 comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box topped by the MIUI Android-based operating system. 65 mm dimensions. This phone starts selling in India from company's webpage and local Amazon on March 9, just two days before the Galaxy S7 madness begins. You get a huge 4050mAh battery that can last all day and supports quick-charge technology so it can fully charge in about three hours. The handheld device is powered by a 1.8 GHz 64-bit hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor. The Redmi Note 3 is expected to be priced below the Rs 15,000 mark and should be on par with the Chinese pricing. Its next-gen Adreno 510 graphics processor delivers a fluid gaming experience. The device comes with usual set of connectivity features including dual-SIM 4G LTE support, VoLTE and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. For Xiaomi, India matters simply because it can offer the next level of growth, especially in the smartphone business, unlike China where analysts say growth has all but stagnated.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 3 in two variants - 2GB RAM with 16GB onboard storage and 3GB RAM with 32GB storage.

The phone feels tangibly light in the hands, despite the metal body and its 4,050mAH battery.

Redmi Note 3 has a hybrid SIM slot, which means you can either use it as a dual-SIM or a single macro-SIM along with a microSD card.

The speaker has a 1,500mAh battery and gives a eight-hour playback, while aluminium body speakers, which measure less than a pencil case, are available for Rs.1,999. The sensor itself is placed on the back panel, just below the camera.

The Lenovo K4 Note is the only phone with an expandable storage and 16 GB internal memory while the 3 GB Redmi Note 3 and LeEco Le 1s match each other at 32 GB of non-expandable storage.

Xiaomi Global VP Hugo Barra revealed that the Mi 5 will be launched in India sometime in April.

Due to its impressive MIUI 7, the scanner can be used for unlocking apps, accessing hidden folders, and even taking a front or rear camera selfie. Xiaomi had earlier revealed that the smartphone will be launched in India by March. The phone has a rear 13-megapixel camera that features Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) and a true-tone flash.