Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro: an improved version of Redmi Note 3

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro smartphone is one of the most interesting offers in 2016 among budget devices. The phone has not only a pleasant price tag, but also a good filling. Due to this, the model quickly became popular both in the Chinese market and in Russia. The start of sales of the Pro-version began simultaneously with Note 3. There are a number of differences between the two models, and they are really important.

Specifications

With the same appearance with Note 3, the characteristics of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro differ significantly for the better. For clarity, the device parameters are shown in the table below.

From the data presented above, it is clear that the main difference between the models is that the Pro version has a more efficient processor and graphics adapter, as well as it has support for memory cards and the rear camera has become better.

On a note! An interesting point is that the device with 3 / 32Gb memory and Snapdragon processor has another modification - Redmi Note 3 Pro SE. The only difference of this phone is that it is heavier by 2 grams, but due to which it is unknown.

Appearance

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is sold as standard for the Chinese set - phone, cable, power supply, clip and instructions.

Important! It is worth noting that Xiaomi officially has no such device. After the release of the model with the new processor in online stores, they began to make such a postscript so that users could distinguish a weak phone from a more powerful one.

The visual differences of the devices are not obvious. If both models are not considered side by side, they will not be visible at all. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro has better side. Here the gaps in the joints have decreased, the camera is recessed into the body, which reduces the chance of scratching it.In the Pro version, according to reviews, the sensor works faster, although in the characteristics the response speed is the same.

Another significant difference is the Pro version of the SIM card slot with hybrid technology. That is, here the user can replace one SIM card with a Micro SD memory card. This is convenient, since 16Gb is not the largest amount of space today, and many owners of Note 3 and 16Gb complained about the need to constantly clean their memory. In the Pro version, the manufacturer figured it out. The rest of the device is exactly the same. The dimensions, the location of the buttons, the camera and other elements are completely identical.

Software

Users who read reviews on Note 3 might have noticed that the device could have been Buy officially only in China. In the rest of the country, the gadget was delivered via unofficial channels, which means that there was no Russified firmware as such. The problem could be fixed by installing third-party firmware, some gadgets were already localized, but rather crookedly and incorrectly. Another feature of the Chinese versions is that the Google services were not pre-installed in the boxed version.

Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro has no problems with Russification due to the fact that it is officially sold in Russia and other countries.. The phone received a global high-quality version of the firmware, which completely adapts the device to the Russian user.

To be fair, it should be noted that it will not differ from what can be done with Note 3, but there you will have to try hard to get a quality result. Users who are not particularly fond of experimenting with the phone and all sorts of actions with it will appreciate the option that is offered in the phone Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.

Sound and Camera

Not all users know that the processor affects not only the performance of the phone, but also a parameter such as sound. In view of the fact that the Pro version has a Snapdragon chip, The sound quality here is better. This is noticeable in the headphones. There are also differences in volume, the new version of the phone is louder, however, Note 3 as a whole can produce the same level in terms of sound volume, this is done through the engineering menu.

A distinctive feature of the two models in addition to iron are different cameras. Note 3 has a 13 megapixel camera and an f / 2.2 aperture, the new device has a resolution of 16 megapixels, and the aperture is f / 2.0. The flashes are completely identical, the focus works at the same speed. With the fact that the phones work the same way in the speed of creating a snapshot, the Note 3 Pro has color reproduction and contrast much higher, the pictures are more vivid and beautiful.

However, in the dark, the problem with the quality of photographs remains relevant. Here the manufacturer could not offer anything. The quality of shooting a selfie camera and video remained at the same level - it is normal, but no more.

Important! An interesting point related to the camera is that the Pro version in manual mode for each setting item has a more expanded range of possibilities.

Performance and autonomy

In view of the fact that the Pro version received more powerful processor, phone performance in different tests is slightly better than the regular version. At the same time, real use shows that it is difficult to notice significant differences in performance. With games, phones cope equally, somewhere there are lags and brakes, but on the whole the difference is not obvious. The difference lies in the fact that the Snapdragon smartphone heats up more, but at the same time the phone on it holds the battery better.

The real text showed that Note 3 can play videos a little more than 7 hours, Note 3 Pro lasts for 9 hours and 30 minutes.2.5 hours difference is a significant increase, which allows you to smooth the unpleasant impression of heating. In general, the device has a very high level of autonomy. With active use of it enough for a working daywhich starts at 8 in the morning and ends at 9 in the evening.

Conclusion

The feasibility of such a wide choice of Note 3 smartphones is not entirely clear. It is possible that the release of the Pro version of the company tried to correct some of the nuances in the work of the camera, and also added the ability to expand the memory of the smartphone. The price of devices is generally comparable - from 12 to 15 thousand rubles, while the Snapdragon version is slightly better. Its advantages over the Helio X10 are as follows:

• increases battery life;
• better sound;
• better photos;
• There is an opportunity to add memory.

In other words, at the same price, Note 3 Pro looks more interesting, although competitors in the same price segment have similar devices with some advantages in comparison with phones from Xiaomi.