In addition to the Mi Mix 2, Xiaomi also took the wraps off the Mi Note 3 today. The device sports a 5.5-inch display (featuring a reading mode) and is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset. It has 6 GB of RAM and comes with either 64 or 128 GB of storage. It's not quite as compact for its size as the Mi Mix 2 as it doesn't feature the so-called bezel-less design, but Xiaomi wants to make it clear that the bezels are still relatively thin, making the device smaller than the iPhone 7 Plus.
One of the biggest features of the Mi Note 3 is its dual-camera setup on the back. It features a 12 MP wide-angle lens along with a 12 MP telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom. Xiaomi has also mentioned that the cameras have a 4-axis optical image stabilization and will, of course, allow you to capture those bokeh images that we all love.
To show off exactly what the dual-camera setup can do, Xiaomi released a few sample images that you can check out below. None of these were taken at night, which is quite strange based on the fact the company emphasized that the cameras are optimized for low-light photography.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Great specs, but a few things are missing
The secondary camera, on the other hand, features a 16 MP sensor with what Xiaomi calls an Adaptable AI Beautify mode. What this apparently does is offer a "realistic beautify effect" that won't compromise the quality of the image.
The Mi Note 3 has an aluminum frame and a glass back with a mirror-like effect and is slightly curved on the sides, which should make it sit better in the hand. In terms of design, it's more or less identical to the Mi 6 that was announced back in April, which isn't really a bad thing.
It packs a 3,500 mAh battery and also comes equipped with NFC, an IR blaster, as well as stereo speakers. Other things worth mentioning are a fingerprint scanner that's embedded in the home button below the display, a USB Type-C port, and a facial recognition feature that gives you another way to unlock the device. Although it's a nice feature to have, this technology hasn't proved to be the safest one in the past.
In terms of pricing, the 64 GB version will set you back RMB 2,499 (around $385), while the 128 GB variant will retail for RMB 2,899 (around $445) — only the black model. There's also a fancier blue version of the device available that only comes with 128 GB of space and is slightly more expensive at RMB 2,999 (around $460).
Unfortunately, Xiaomi hasn't shared any info regarding the release date of the Mi Note 3 yet. No need to worry though, as soon as we hear more on this topic, we'll be sure to let you guys know.
Meanwhile, feel free to let us know what you think about Xiaomi's smartphone in the comments below. Would you consider getting it?
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