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  • Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus Offline Exclusive Smartphone in India

    Xiaomi has unveiled Redmi 3s Plus in India. It will be available exclusively at offline stores and it will not available through usual online channels.  Here are few quick Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus FAQ.

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    In which stores Redmi 3s Plus will be available?

    As said before, this device will be available exclusively on offline stores. Xiaomi has tied up with retail stores like Sangeetha, BIG C, LOT mobiles, Poorvika and distributors like Redington, Innocomm and Just Buy Live. You can buy from any one of these stores.

    What is the Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus price in India? From when the device will be available?

    Redmi 3s Plus price in India MRP is Rs.9,499 and best buy tag is Rs.8,799. It will be available from 1st October.

    What are the differences between Redmi 3s Plus and Redmi 3s Prime?

    The key differences between Redmi 3s Plus and Redmi 3s Prime as follows. This is based on the press release data.

    Price:

    • Redmi 3s Prime: Rs.8,999.
    • Redmi 3s Plus: Rs. 9,499(Best buy price of Rs.8,799).

    Availability:

    • Redmi 3s Prime: Available through flash sales in Flipkart.com & Mi.com.
    • Redmi 3s Plus: Available through offline stores like Sangeetha, BIG C, LOT mobiles, Poorvika and distributors like Redington, Innocomm and Just Buy Live.

    RAM:

    • Redmi 3s Prime: 3GB of RAM.
    • Redmi 3s Plus: 2GB of RAM.

    Rest of the specifications like SoC, internal storage, camera , design and build quality looks identical.

    What are the specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus?

    Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus Specification summary

    • 1.4GHz 64 bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with Adreno 505 GPU.
    • 2GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage.
    • 5 inch 720p HD display screen.
    • 4100 mAh battery.
    • 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
    • LTE and VoLTE support.

  • Xiaomi Redmi 3s FAQ Cons Tips and Tricks

    Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 3s smartphone in India. The biggest USP of this smartphone is all metal design, 4000 mAh battery and fingerprint scanner. Here are the Xiaomi Redmi 3s FAQ, Cons  with Tips and Tricks.

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    What are the different variant of Redmi 3s available in India?

    Xiaomi has launched two variants of Redmi 3s India. One is Redmi 3s and another one is Redmi 3s Prime.

    What are the key difference between Redmi 3s and Redmi 3s prime?

    Design Wise both smartphones are identical except the fingerprint scanner present in the backside of Redmi 3s prime. Other difference is RAM and storage option. Redmi 3s has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Whereas Redmi 3s prime features 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Rest of the specifications are same.

    What is the price of these smartphones in India? Where can I buy one?

    The prices of these smartphones are given below.

    • Xiaomi Redmi 3s price in India is Rs.6,999.
    • Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime price in India is Rs. 8,999.

    Both devices will be available exclusively on Flipkart and Mi.com.

    What size sim cards these two smartphones accepts? Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    Xiaomi Redmi 3s and Redmi 3s prime comes with hybrid sim card slot. That means, you can insert two sim cards or one sim card and one microSD card. It accepts 1 micro sim card and 1 nano sim card. There is no dedicated microSD card slot.

    Does Redmi 3s has Corning gorilla glass protection for display screen?

    Company has not mentioned about what type of screen protection they have adopted in this smartphone. As they have not mentioned any thing, we assume, it does not feature Corning Gorilla glass protection. If you are planning to buy one, then it is highly recommended to use tempered glass.

    Is these smartphones support fast charging? Is the bundled charger supports fast charging?

    Xiaomi Redmi 3s supports qualcomm quick charge. But the bundled charger is not the fast charger.

    What is the processor used in these smartphones?

    Both smartphones are powered by all-new octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with four cores clocked at 1.1GHz, and four other cores at 1.4GHz alongside the Adreno 505 GPU.

    What is the camera specification of Redmi 3s?

    The Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime sports 13-megapixel rear camera with PDAF (phase detection autofocus), f/2.0 aperture, HDR mode, 1080p video recording, and LED flash. It also has 5-megapixel front camera with 1080p video recording capability.

    What are the connectivity options? Is VoLTE is supported?

    The connectivity options of the device includes 4G, Wi-Fi, GPRS/ EDGE, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Bluetooth, Glonass, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and Micro-USB.

    What are the cons of Redmi 3s?

    Cons or demerits of Redmi 3s can be known only after using the device extensively for more than a week. However, looking at the specification and initial impression, here are the few Redmi 3s cons. I will update this once I complete the review.

    • Hybrid sim card slot- No dedicated microSD card slot.
    • Display does not have Corning Gorilla glass protection.
    • Availability- Xiaomi devices are known for non availability. Most of the time their devices are out of stock.
    • Limited service centers in India.