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Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Review - A Lightning Bolt of War

Emanuele Iafulla

October 8, 2017

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At this time when Xiaomi threw so much fire into the store, thanks to the store Gearbest.com we at XiaomiToday.com managed to get you on top of the range Xiaomi Mi Note 3, presented the September 11 together with the expected Mi Mix 2. Exhilaration apart I could compare this smartphone with a lightning strike, not only for the general speed with which he performs every operation but also because, like a lightning strike, in his passage drags the power sparked with a thunder that roars and intimidates anyone, and it is the case to say that Xiaomi's rivals really have to fear.

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Elegant packaging thanks to the use of a black colored carton with a clear note Note 3 on the front, while all the main features are on the back. Inside we will find in addition to the smartphone also the Charger with Chinese Attack (we should have a European plug adapter) and exit 5V = 3A / 9V = 2A / 12V = 1.5A, Cavo for USB Type-C charging and data transfer, Type-C adapter for earphones with 3.5mm jack, Chinese speaking instruction manual and pin for removing the SIM slot, as well as a welcome homage to a soft silicone cover in smoky color, so it does not weigh the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 design.

For this review we will go directly from the hardware as the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 is one of the first smartphones to try to be equipped with the Snapdragon 660 processor, octacore with maximum clock frequency at 2,20 Ghz which proves to be performing e poco energy-intensive. It is certainly less powerful than the Snapdragon 835 seen on the Mi 6 but personally I consider it much more optimized as it makes the Mi Note 3 a lightning-fast, always ready-to-react smartphone capable of recording higher daily performance even at Mi 6.

Consider that Real Racing starts in just 10,5 seconds offering a truly unique gameplay, with maximum graphic detail, always framed and above all without ever heating. Surely the merit is also of Adreno GPU 512 and 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM memory which are able to keep in mind major applications, even the heaviest, and then be resumed without any recharging. The phone during my use has never given any signs of uncertainty or any kind of problem.

But a good technical sheet would not serve anything if it were not present too an excellent design which almost resembles Mi 6 in its entirety, with the exception of measures which are equal to 152,6 x 74 x 7,6 mm (above Mi 6) with a weight of 163 grams (less than Mi 6), adopting curved lines on 4 corners both in the front and in the back, but also a slight curvature along the profiles made of metal where we can find the on / off button and volume bar on the right while the SIM carriage is on the left, which houses two SIMs in nano format, tencology Dual Sim Dual Standby, but without the possibility of expanding internal memory from 64 GB eMMC 5.1 (also available from 128 GB) via micro SD cards. Overall, ergonomics are good, but the slickness of the smartphone has to be reported in some situations, though it can be solved using the protective cover provided.

On the top profile we find the second microphone for noise reduction environmental and the IR transmitter. In the lower part there are two small inserts for the antennas, the entrance USB Type-C with OTG support and two small grids that house the main microphone and the system speaker. Also for Mi Note 3 the company decided not to insert the jack from 3.5 mm, a questionable choice even if there is an adapter in the box to use the classic earphones with our device.

The speaker also in the stage of listening to music and / or the enjoyment of multimedia content in general it leans against the ear capsule to offer a stereo sound effect. Volume is definitely average and well appreciated all the sound frequencies while in handsfree mode the sound is output only from the speaker and with much more than satisfying volume.

From Xiaomi Mi 6 the Mi Note 3 also inherits the fingerprint sensor located on the front of the device just below the display where i also find space 2 backlit soft touch keys which can be reversed through software. The fingerprint sensor is actually located under the unpressed Home button and covered by the same glass that covers the display. Unlocking the device is immediate, lightning fast, in short whatever synonym you find for fast and reliable you can safely use it to describe this performance. To the sensor of course we can also associate the block for application access and privacy protection.

Lo unlocking the smartphone however it can also be done through the recognition of the face which will exploit the frontal camera, perhaps less secure than fingerprint, but in all honesty I must say that it has always worked perfectly even in conditions where the brightness is not optimal.

Always on the front of the Mi Note 3 we find the top sensors, the front camera, the headset cap Notification LED white color but above all the display from 5.5 inches with resolution Full HD and support a 10 touch points. Xiaomi did not want to imbalanced perhaps fearful of addressing the issues with the previous Mi Note 2 but anyway the screen of this Mi Note 3 is really great.

It is present reading mode that can also be programmed with personalized timetables, present the automatic contrast which is adjusted based on ambient light with one visibility under the direct sunlight really amazing, but above all the color rendering is crazy. Even the blacks are very deep despite the technology adopted IPS not to mention the great viewing angles even in extreme angles. If we then add the stereo effect provided by the speaker and headset capsule then watching videos on this Xiaomi Mi Note 3 is really satisfying thanks also to full support for 4K, UHD and MKV formats.

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This Xiaomi Mi Note 3 does not seem to be missing anything because we find the NFC sensor which unfortunately does not support wireless charging, but we find the module Bluetooth 5.0 (the 5.0 version doubles the speed, quadruples the signal coverage and increases the transmission of messages and data of the 800%, all without any increase in consumption) to connect multiple peripherals simultaneously, module WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac dual band, WiFi Hotspot, great GPS to fast fix and without any uncertainty in navigation and .... but I must admit the Mi Note 3 it does not support the infamous 20 band at 800 mHz so with some operators you might encounter little difficulties in rural areas but I personally enjoyed great internet browsing where even with other phones I could connect to 3G mode. That said is the support for 4G LTE networks with a good reception of the telephone signal, without any uncertainty and above all with a 'great audio output in earphone capsule.

We have already said that the Mi Note 3 traces the design of the Mi 6 top range? Well, the latter also inherits the double hull photo shoot place on rether made of glass shiny. It features a Sony IMX386 sensor from 12 megapixel of type wide-angle lens from 27 mm with opening ffinal match., A 'stabilized optics on 4 axes, and a Samsung S5K3M3 sensor from 12 megapixel type telephoto from 52 mm with opening ffinal match., accompanied by a dual flash dual-tone LED flash. Together, the two sensors can offer a portrait mode bokeh effect as well as more roomy camera phones and clearly more expensive. There is also one 2X optical zoom (using the lense lens under good brightness conditions, otherwise the camera will be exploited with a digital zoom) to take detailed photos without getting close to the subject.

There is the possibility of Record video with resolution up to 4K at 30 fps but also to record time lapse and the best slow motion, as well as the presence of the optical stabilizer is a welcome presence that is appreciated in the final output of the videos. The camera's system interface has been slightly revised and the final shots in good brightness are excellent but unfortunately with the decrease in ambient brightness the background noise tends to come out. Features HDR e manual mode through which you can also decide which camera to shoot. Definitely good also front camera with sensor Samsung S5K3P8SP from 16 megapixel with opening ffinal match. which gives you shots above the average and can record good video with Full HD resolution. Xiaomi also inserts the function AI Beautify: a beauty filter that promises to reduce the blemishes of the shot and to adapt the face beauty to the subject taken up.

This wonderful Mi Note 3 is powered by one battery from 3500 mAh which gives you a great deal of autonomy and can bring you, with the classic typical use of the average user, to far beyond 1 performance day. Values ​​that can be even more increased considering that in a stress day they managed to arrive in the evening with still 35% of residual charge. Do you want the Snapdragon 660 CPU or the high battery optimization? I did not understand it, that's what it is the Mi Note 3 is a device that will not let you dry almost anyway and if so then you will be able to exploit the Quick Charge 3.0 quick charging support. The supplied power supply will take about 1 now and 30 minutes to bring the smartphone from 0 to 100.

Finally, I should talk about the operating system, which on this Mi Note 3 is Android 7.1.1 with MIUI 9 interface, with ROM provided by Xiaomi.EU in 7.9.21 version that in these hours received an update, which corrects some bugs like crash fix of the Cleaner application and more. A ROM that brings the news of the MIUI 9 also on Mi Note 3, as only the ROM Stabile with the MIUI 8.5 and without Google Apps is available. You will need to unlock the bootloader, install a modified recovery, and then flash the Xiaomi.EU ROM on the terminal.

I do not want to frighten you anything easier, provided you know a little "snort" still finding support to various communities or directly on our site where you can find many guides about it or to our groups on Facebook where you will find many answers to the various questions. Basic features of the MIUI 9 remain the same, with the possibility of one secondary space, or of cloning applications to have two instances of the same account on a single smartphone. A lot of customizations at the graphic level thanks to various themes, as well as many features related to privacy, but I certainly noticed one additional sprints in terms of general fluidity and startup of applications. Pleased guest is the function split screen which will allow you to view two applications at the same time to increase their productivity.

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In conclusion the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 impressed me in all respects both hardware and software. Excellent materials, elegant design, reliability in every occasion, processor poco energy-intensive and performing in the gaming phases with a RAM management that I have never seen until now. Perhaps it does not differ much from that seen on the previous top of the Mi 6 range considering also the fact that the price difference is not so pronounced between the two. That's why someone might opt ​​to buy Mi 6, perhaps focusing on more power, but by making a quick comparison, the Mi Note 3 wins autonomy, ergonomics and, in a sense, also for building strength, giving that feeling more robust than the We are 6. However, you choose for Mi 6 and for this fantastic Xiaomi Mi Note 3, your purchase will be rewarded by a disproportionate enjoyment of use as well as a reliability that I rarely found in other brands. So once again thank the store Gearbest.com for sending the sample I recommend you to contact them for your purchase, maybe by taking advantage of the many offers that we also publish at the our Telegram channel.