Xiaomi officially took the wraps off the Redmi 3, which is the latest affordable Android handset from the Chinese brand. The Redmi 3 will be available for a low price of 699 RMB, or roughly P5,000, in its native China and features an all-metal construction and a sizable 4,1000mAh battery.

The latter spec is most surprising considering the modest price tag and the Redmi 3’s compact design.

The screen measures 5 inches diagonally, with a resolution that maxes out at 720p. As for the phone’s internals, expect this Xiaomi to ship with the latest iteration of the MIUI software (based on Android Marshmallow, I hope) and an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor bolstered by 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage that can be expanded further using a microSD card. The Redmi 3 also has 13- and 5-megapixel rear and front snappers, as well as two SIM slots on the side.

Xiaomi’s Redmi 3 costs 699 RMB, or roughly P5,000, in its native China and features an all-metal construction and a 4,1000mAh battery.

The Redmi 3 will go on sale in China starting tomorrow. There’s no word yet on whether or not Xiaomi will sell the phone in the Philippines. Bummer, I know — but maybe the company will consider the local market given its affinity towards cheap phones with great features.

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Reviews Editor: Ramon "Monch" Lopez is an 18‑year media veteran who has helped shaped content for Yahoo and other top publications. He first dove into PR and marketing for an automobile brand, then ran the gadgets‑merchandising arm of a Philippine retail giant — proof he knows wheels and tech from the warehouse to the web. Now REVU's Reviews Editor, Monch balances his obsession with specs with a "quality over quantity" mindset, usually fueled by coffee, photography, videography, video games, basketball, and the occasional deadline chase.