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Xiaomi MI3 Review India-The Xiaomi Mi 3, essentially the most popular smartphones in China, is on its own heir, the Mi some. Two generations ready to clash: boxes opened up, benchmarks loaded, audio tracks on, cameras going, batteries charged.

The Xiaomi Mi some has more RAM as well as a third-gen Snapdragon 801 chipset, along with LTE connectivity - all of that in a slimmer, more compact cover. The upgraded specs opt for an entirely brand-new look with a small number of exchangeable rear covers from which to choose.

The Mi 3 however is powered through the previous version of that same chipset which is still a completely good package for your price. The big items missing are 4G info and 4K video tutorials - both easily rendered irrelevant if a) there is absolutely no LTE network your geographical area or b) you go for the 16GB version. With things such as Gorilla Glass 3 in addition to NFC surprisingly absent, is the Mi4 well worth the upgrade?

In a matter of hours we'll be reminded again on the difference between a definite phone and others. Six full editions thereof and several in-betweens - blessed and cursed, beloved and hated, shown admiration for and imitated. Manufactured in China, to ab muscles last one.

The reminder we start to use though is that the difference between China (as in "Can't pronounce the brand name") as well as the "Made in China" stamp within the back of a great iPhone isn't what it once was. A vast industry with soaring smart dataphone demand, the growth of 3G in addition to 4G networks, along with improved skill in addition to expertise, have seen many Chinese makers emerge on the pack with self-awareness in addition to confidence.

Xiaomi has a prominent spot upon that shortlist and plenty of reasons to be called "Apple on the East", both appropriate and wrong. Still one foot from the copycat phase, but several generations of flagships too that may compete with the most beneficial of them. Now, they'll compete against one another for a adjust.

So, Xiaomi has a couple of smartphone generations in less than a year, remarkably equipped and competitively listed. They're officially meant for the Asian Off-shore region, the domestic market possibly the main target, though the build quality and features for your price will find enough attention anywhere else.

Both devices are available as we speak at less than $400 for your Mi 3 and $500 for your Mi 4 - that's the price tag on the 64GB version. The upgrade comes in at a minor over $100 - more than a reasonable premium if you're able to make the best on the LTE and the actual 2160p video. That produces the Mi 3 the actual budget option though the obvious underdog has enough looking for it.

As regular, we'll try to look beyond the dried specs and put things in view. Our side-by-side equipment comparison follows following the break.