Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi 3: The 2013 phone that turned Xiaomi into a global name.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2013·$330·Score 32/100
The Mi 3 brought flagship power to a low price and pushed Xiaomi beyond China. A pivotal device for the brand — now a vintage entry.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.0" FHD LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 800
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/2.2
Battery
3,050 mAh
Weight
145 g
What stands out
- Flagship Snapdragon 800 at a disruptive $330.
- Sharp FHD display; capable camera for 2013.
- The device that took Xiaomi international.
- Large battery for its size.
What to watch
- No LTE; no microSD.
- microUSB; weak 2 MP selfie camera.
- Software ended at Android 6.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.