Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon 650 Version Announced! Scores 77.5K At Antutu Even With A Low Asking Price That Starts Around 7.2K Pesos!

After a slow 2015, Xiaomi appears to be back on track to quickly regain their reputation as one of the best makers of bang per buck phones. First with the Redmi 3, now with a "revamped edition" of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon 650 Version

A super device on a budget!

This variant of the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is using the new Snapdragon 650 by Qualcomm which is touted to be a monstrous kind of midrange SoC. As a matter of fact, it was able score over 77.5K at Antutu benchmarks based on recent reports. This also utilizes the new Adreno 510 GPU to give you that next gen graphics even on a budget.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon 650 edition also uses an improved 16 MP sensor with PDAF compared to the old 13 MP camera, a slightly improved 4,050 mAh of battery and 4G+ LTE Cat 7 support.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon 650 Version Specs

Display: 5.5 Inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution at 401 ppi

CPU: 1.8 GHz Snapdragon 650 hexa core processor

GPU: Adreno 510

RAM: 2 / 3 GB DDR3

ROM: 16 GB / 32 GB

Back Camera: 16 MP f/2.0 w/ PDAF and two tone flash

Selfie Camera: 5 MP

Battery: 4,050 mAh

OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop w/ MIUI 7

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, LTE Cat 7 4G+, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, A GPS, Dual SIM

Others: Industrial metal frame, fingerprint sensor (unlocks in 0.3 secs), Colors: gold, silver, or dark grey

Dimensions: 150 x 76 x 8.65 mm

Weight: 164 g

Price: 999 Yuan (2 GB / 16 GB) / TBC (3 GB / 32 GB)

Price starts at 999 Yuan (Around 7.2K Pesos) for the 16 GB ROM / 2 GB RAM edition and the SRP is yet to be confirmed for the 32 GB ROM / 3 GB RAM variant.

Let's just hope that this device will officially land in the Philippines as well.

Related: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Helio X10 and xXiaomi Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon 650 Specs Comparison: Click Here!

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