Review Of Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime

Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime is a one-of-its-kind smartphone

Xiaomi’s Redmi 3S Prime is a handful in the budget Android smartphone segment, despite competition from Micromax Unite 4 Pro and Coolpad Note 3 Lite

Xiaomi has upped the ante again, in the budget Android smartphone segment, with the new Redmi 3S Prime. Priced at Rs.8,999, the Redmi 3S Prime faces competition from the likes of the Micromax Unite 4 Pro (Rs.7,499) and the Coolpad Note 3 Lite (Rs.6,999)

Design: Handy and solidly built

Designed on similar lines as the big-screen Redmi Note 3, the Redmi 3S Prime offers a more compact form (it is 139mm tall and 69mm wide, while the Redmi Note 3 is 150mm tall and 76mm wide). The Redmi 3S Prime weighs 142g and snuggles comfortably into small hands due to the matte finish and the rounded edges.

The fingerprint sensor on the Redmi 3S Prime is placed on the back panel and is pretty accurate to use. Like all Xiaomi phones, the touch-based navigation keys are placed below the display

The fingerprint scanner may be absent in the 2 GB variant so I recommand Not Buy 2 GB Variant

Display: Small screen looks good

The Redmi 3S Prime has a good-looking 5-inch display with a resolution of 1280x720p and pixel density of 296ppi. At this price point and screen size, most phones have similar or even lower resolution screens. Colours look rich, while app icons and text looks crisp. It handles reflections and visibility in bright light well
However, there is a shortcoming which cannot be ignored. The display is a bit too glossy, vulnerable to smudges, and prone to scratches.

Software: New Android with customized UI

The Redmi 3S Prime runs the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) operating system with MIUI 7 over it. It is a colourful UI with some very nicely-designed themes, app icons and wallpapers. There is no app drawer. All apps are placed on the home screen itself. The multi-tasking window shows apps running in the background in a vertical card-based format, similar to the Widows phones.It comes with some interesting modes such as Lite mode, which switches on another interface with bigger icons and fewer features, the child mode, which restricts access to a select apps and is good for users with a kid.

Performance: Steady and long lasting

Powered by 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor with 3GB RAM, the Redmi 3S Prime delivered a smooth and stutter-free performance even when we had 8-10 apps open and kicking in the background.

Though the small screen rules out playing each and every game comfortably, it was able to take care of games such as Asphalt 8 without any glitch and heating issues. The smartphone offers 32GB of storage which is unheard of at this price point. You can add another 128GB via micro SD cad which is built in on one of the SIM card slots.

The dual SIM card slots support all major 4G networks in India.

The phone’s biggest highlight is the 4,100mAh battery, which gives up to two days of backup with ease.

Camera: Bright and fast

The 13-megapixel camera is fast and is backed by a very user-friendly interface. Swiping right shows all the filters, while swiping left shows all the modes such as beautify, panorama, manual and timer. It has a tendency to oversaturate colours a little, giving the objects a slightly brighter look. So the picture looks good but far from the original. In terms of clarity and detailing, it is at par with any other budget smartphone with a good camera. The picture looks crisp enough for social media posts. Low-light shots look blurred and washed out.

Verdict

Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime is by far the most well-endowed small screen phone in the range of Rs.5,000 to Rs.10,000. The only other device, which comes closer to it in terms of build quality and design is the Micromax Unite 4 Pro, but it uses an inferior Spreadtrum processor, runs old Android and has an inferior camera.

In case you don’t want to spend Rs.8,999, you should go for the Coolpad Note 3 Lite, which is a smooth performer, offers 5-inch HD display, a good daytime camera and has a fingerprint sensor.

The Video of Redmi 3S handson Review In HINDI AND ENGLISH

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 IN HINDI



                                    


The new phone will be initially available on mi.com
  and a leading e-commerce site. The first sale is on August 9. Buyers don't need to register in advance.

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