Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 was introduced in November 2015, just three months after the publication of his predecessor. Differences from the Redmi Note 2 are, above all, in a metal case, the presence of a fingerprint sensor, built-in greatly increased battery capacity (with nearly preserved weight), and most sad, locked bootloader. I’m much too late with the review redmi Note 2 and a similar situation is obtained from Note 3, but the delay gives me the opportunity to use your smartphone for a month and share with you his full service experience.
The article talking exclusively about the model 3 Redmi Note (Prime), which has three color options and two technical modifications. Pro-version of the smartphone with the Snapdragon 650 on board was announced in early January, but the price for it is too high, and send them here just begun.
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▌Soderzhanie
- firmware
- Appearance
- fingerprint scanner пальца
- Производительность
- Камера
- Итоги
- Где buy?
▌Tehnicheskie characteristics
| Display: | IPS, 5.5-inch, 1920×1080, oleophobic coating |
| Materials used: | Metal with plastic inserts, 3 color options (black, white, gold) |
| processor | MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795), 8 cores Cortex-A53 at 2 GHz |
| Graphics | PowerVR G6200, 700 MHz (in the version with 2 GB RAM speed is limited at 550 MHz) |
| Operating system: | MIUI v7 based on Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| RAM: | 2/3 GB (LPDDR3) |
| User memory: | 16/32 GB (slot for micro-SD card is not) |
| Camera: | 13 MP with an aperture of f / 2.2, auto focus, LED flash, viewing angle 78 degrees; front camera 5 MP (f / 2.0), recording FullHD video |
| Network types: | GSM / the EDGE (900/1800 / 1900MHz), WCDMA (850/900/1900 / 2100MHz), FDD-LTE (Band 1/3/7), TD-LTE (Band 38/39/40/41), two slots for card micro-SIM (radio one) |
| Wireless technologies: | Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n / ac (dual-band 2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, GPS (AGPS) / GLONASS / BeiDou, WiFi Direct |
| Optional: | USB-OTG, USB 2.0, IR port status LED |
| Battery : | 4000 mAh, removable |
| Sizes: | 150 x 76 x 8.65 mm |
| Weight: | 164 grams |
| The price (real): | 899 yuan / 1099 yuan |
| The price (real): | $ 183 / $ 212 |
▌Zablokirovanny loader and other software problems
Got Game. No, I’m serious, all these Chinese vendors and shops that are “rolled” his leftist firmware with tons of malicious software are now spoiled the whole raspberries ordinary users. In January Xiaomi with new versions of the software loader blocked in some smartphones, including overlooked. First there were the signature firmware, which led to the need to install custom rekaveri now loader lock. The main disadvantages of this innovation:
- failure to update custom firmware over the air
- the disappearance of relatively easy ways to install localized software
actually locked bootloader – it Google is one of the mandatory requirements when using Android. Blame, of course, not only the sellers of smartphones with malware. The company develops, recently introducing fingerprint scanners in their smartphones and therefore tries to protect users. And what is most interesting – careless the Chinese will continue to install malware on smartphones through SP Flash Tool. However, now and ordinary users have to turn to the program for the installation of the localized software.
Redmi Note 3 does not currently officially sold outside of China, so wait for Global-firmware is not necessary for him. Official software only comes with English and Chinese language system. If the desire for reinsertion not, you can simply specify the installed applications «RU» region, and they will automatically run out. Unlock the bootloader, you can use special software, released by the company Xiaomi. In this case you lose your warranty (though who needs it?), And one account is available for only one release per month.
At the moment, Xiaomi is very large and active community that is constantly looking for solutions and bypasses the problems described above. But the company itself, it seems to me, every such action further and further away from their own enthusiasts. Good or bad – time will tell.
fro Redmi Note 3 Acquired in Everbuying come preloaded with the local version of the firmware from Multirom.me (version 7.1.3.0). Throughout the months of operation, I did not change anything on the part of the software for the stable version of the firmware, and in fact turned out to be very stable. Any bugs or deficiencies found with respect to this release was not (I’m not talking about all MIUI). On the very system I have repeatedly said, the most extensive in the review Xiaomi Mi4c.
▌Vneshny appearance, ergonomics, display
on the Rights of the author of this opus will compare Redmi Note 3 smartphones, I’ve already used, namely the redmi Note 2 and Meizu Metal. The first is a precursor under review, and the second – his direct competitor
In general, claims on the design of this model I have a little, so that I would rather praise than blame. Housing smartphone is made of aluminum and have the appropriate shade it through anodizing. Compared with Redmi Note 2 decreased by a few millimeters at a similar height a smartphone display diagonal. Weight, in turn, has increased by only 4 grams and that of aluminum after transition to the housing material and considering the increasing 1,000 mAh battery capacity. For clarity, a comparative table of some of the 5.5-inch smartphone:
The upper and lower ends of the smartphone is closed plastic inserts which are under the antenna of wireless modules. Throughout the months of operation they are on a par with the aluminum part of the body bore all the hardships of the use of a smartphone without the cover. And, characteristically, have proved to be no worse than the metal parts.
main camera Glass pritopleno relatively little back cover – it will help get rid of scratches when you put your smartphone on a flat surface. fingerprint scanner is also in the vital need for such a recess arrangement. For there I now Elephone P9000 hands with the scanner located almost on the surface, and believe me – it is very inconvenient
Multimedia speaker is made similar to that in most other smartphones by Xiaomi. It is loud enough without bursting and fasten at maximum volume. But with an offset to the left relative to the center USB-port, I still have not accepted.
Volume keys and the power button is made of metal, but unlike Meizu Metal is not painted, as the whole body. Located on the right side, pressing is accompanied by a distinct tactile feedback.
On the left side of the tray under the two SIM-card format micro. Memory card slots, this model has lost that really, really sad. Over 32 GB (25 available) version will have to significantly pay, and 11 GB of user memory available in 16 gigabyte version to date is really small
Generally in hand smartphone it is just fine. Much better than its predecessor, and on a par with Meizu Metal.
What I liked in Metal, so it is rounded «2.5D» glass, which smoothly into the side faces. The Xiaomi same display frames plastic chrome frame. I will not make predictions about the durability of the coating, but the decision is, it seems to me far the most successful. Fortunately frame protrudes slightly beyond the glass, so that putting on the table a smartphone screen down for his safety in the long term can not survive
The Redmi Note 3 set FullHD IPS-display with maximum viewing angles and good color reproduction. Every time I will celebrate and praise Xiaomi for a wide range of brightness control. The minimum level corresponds almost off the backlight and is very useful at night, and the maximum is always enough on the street. Unfortunately, the “catch” a sunny day is now very problematic, but relying on the experience of operation of the previous company’s smart phones – I can assure you that this figure is well
Xiaomi does not cover used on the protective glass. For a month of operation, it has collected a small amount of micro-scratches, which, in principle, is the norm. Oleophobic coating weak enough, but still better than in the Redmi Note 2.
If you find fault, to the disadvantage is easy creaking torsional smartphone (in the field of plastic plugs) and unpleasant vibration. The latter, of course, it is a niggle, but when in your arms extends at least one smartphone per month – you start to pay attention to it. Well, this is when the vibration of the soft, poorly – when “bzzz” like a fly, only more tangible. Three touch-sensitive keys below the display are endowed with the best of bright backlight to the proximity / osveschenonsti and earpiece I have not the slightest claim sensors. I did not say anything about the IR transmitter, because almost I did not use it, but turn off the annoying TV in various establishments lacking.
▌Skaner fingerprint (daktilosokpichesky sensor)
Redmi Note 3 is the first smartphone in which the company Xiaomi has used the fingerprint sensor. Implemented it was like the Nexus line, ie as bequeathed to Google and is located on the back of a camera. The main advantage of this arrangement is the speed of release in a situation where the smart phone goes out of his trouser pocket, for example. Those. you put your finger on the scanner as soon starts to get a smartphone, and the path is read and unlock. Fortunately Xiaomi used a good scanner with high reading speed and it was really comfortable. Although the same ZUK Z1 or iPhone 6S by reading speed still surpass Redmi Note 3.
With this arrangement, most importantly do not forget to place the sensor in a recess that is easily groped. In the near future, will review Elephone P9000, where the sensor is almost flush with the back cover, and unlock in this way turns into a disadvantage exists
But such accommodation there are also disadvantages. It is enough to imagine a situation where a smartphone screen is up on a flat surface (especially important for students). We’ll have to take a smartphone in hand to unlock or to enter a password or a graphical PIN-code, but then, in fact, lost all confidentiality, which introduces the use of a fingerprint scanner. Similarly, in a situation at the wheel when the smartphone is set to an appropriate holder.
If you are allowed to use your smartphone your loved ones, you can install either a Bluetooth device as a proxy, such as Pebble smart watch. While the clock will be within range of reception – the smart phone will be unlocked. Lock individual applications using the scanner in the MIUI, unfortunately, is not currently implemented.
▌Proizvoditelnost, communication, autonomy
you excuse, but as a platform in the smartphone similar to redmi Note 2, an overview of which I wrote recently, I’m sending you this link directly to the head of the performance review of the predecessor.
Do not change nothing, except for an additional 1 GB of RAM (Prime-version). With the addition, by the way, to “live” really pleasant. After downloading the user can use about 1.8 GB, which is sufficient for productive and toys for a large number of background processes or tabs in the browser. User Memory 32 GB version is available about 25 GB, and a younger version of the 16 available with 11 GB. Below is a table with tests in popular benchmarks.
All tests were performed in a pre-established in the settings mode “Productivity»
In contrast to the predecessor, the smartphone has become less warm -. temperature under load rarely reaches 40 degrees Celsius .
To receive the network signal, Wi-Fi, conversational and multimedia dynamo no claims. It works and works well. For comparison reception screenshots (/ ac to point-based Xiaomi Mi WiFi Mini Router) with Redmi Note 2, Note 3 and Meizu Metal on the three-meter distance and an obstacle in the form of a conventional w / w of the wall (not the carrier):
Тесты GPS
This time I had the opportunity to test the GPS in the Carpathian Mountains on smartphones with three different chipsets from MediaTek: Helio P10, Helio X10 and MT6753. However, the opportunity turned up quite spontaneously and GPS-tester, I forgot to install, with all three smartphone GPSLogger program was previously installed. It records the coordinates of a special GPX file which can then be visualized by mapping services OpenSteetMap type. The first half of the way passed under the cover of “bare” trees, and the second on an absolutely clean area. All smartphones, frankly, mediocre coped with this task – to fix the passed route.
Redmi Note 3:
Ulefone Power:
Elephone P9000:
Elephone P9000 (Helio P10) ochuhalsya only on the way back and from that moment began to write the track. The track on which we were marked by a dotted line on the map. Redmi Note 3 altogether behaved inappropriately during the test. The way it is, in principle, to fix, but it is constantly “attracted” to another village. And best of all coped with the task Ulefone Power, which, though “lost” periodically (jerk in the middle), but gave all the way.
According to the speed of satellites to detect and determine the coordinates won, again, to my surprise, Ulefone Power on MT6753, and behind it is already Redmi Note 3 Helio X10 and Elephone P9000 on Helio P10.
Without an active connection to the network, ie, no A-GPS, the fixation location takes about a minute, which is also quite fast. GPS test results for Redmi Note 3:
Well, should bear in mind that an important factor when taking the GPS-signal is the quality of execution corresponding antenna. A couple of years ago it was possible to meet Chinese smartfonys full ceramic antenna that even without A-GPS confidently and quickly “caught” satellites. Although GPS in the then smartphones on MTK chipset was well, a lot of complaints.
Endurance
A huge advantage of this smartphone, I think its autonomy, particularly in view of the hardware platform. Helio X10 – very voracious “stone” and Redmi Note 2 I have a hard time getting to 3 hours to reach the screen in normal operation. Where under the normal mode means a periodical GPS activity and constant work Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for pairing with smart watches. The level of screen brightness is automatically adjusted, but often this option is at around 50%. Now I almost do not play games, it is a maximum of 10 minutes per day in World of Tanks: Blitz, which is used as a universal benchmark of gaming performance.
So, in my mode smartphone shows stable 4:00 screen operation and is a very good result, although the same ZUK Z1 with Snapdragon 801, almost “naked» Android, and similar battery Redmi Note 3, though, does not hold.
Services Xiaomi most applications tend to display smartphone from sleep mode when you turn off the display, which greatly affects the autonomy of the device in standby mode. The ideal would be to do on and off all the excess, but not with the frequency change my smartphone.
▌Kamera similar to predecessor
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