Xiaomi Redmi 3 specs, price and release date leaked

Even as the world awaits the launch of the Xiaomi Mi5, a new Xiaomi phone alleged to be the Redmi 3 has been spotted online. The alleged Redmi 3 has been spotted doing the rounds on Chinese certification website Tenaa .

Bearing model name Mi 2015811, the listing confirmed most of the specifications that have been surfacing on the Web for the past few months. The listing shows the smartphone, thought to be the Redmi 3, in images too.

In images, the alleged Redmi 3 can be seen featuring a metal unibody design with Mi branding at the back, continuation of the metal unibody design of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The front can be seen featuring capacitive navigation buttons for settings, home, and back. The right panel purportedly shows that the Redmi 3 will pack all physical buttons on the right panel. Previously, the Xiaomi Redmi 3 was leaked in a benchmark listing tipping some innards of the handset.

Compared to its predecessor, the Redmi 3 has a larger 5-inch screen at 1280 x 720 and is paired with an octa-core 1.5GHz processor. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 had a 5.5-inch screen at the same resolution and a Helio X10 octa core processor. It has 16GB of storage with expansion via a microSD slot and 2GB of RAM. Camera-wise, it will either have an 8MP or 13MP rear camera with a 5MP front facer. This device will launch with Android 5.1.1 running a custom MIUI skin. This device is meant for the Chinese market and will likely launch at Xiaomi’s next keynote event.

Word on the street is that the Xiaomi Redmi 3 price will start from $93 and the device may be unveiled in February 2016. Stay tuned for more updates.
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