Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition at the Xiaomi MIX 4 launch event in August. The company has been rolling it out to eligible devices worldwide since then. Now, three months later, the firm reveals that the latest version of MIUI will not be available for select Redmi smartphones.

According to the Mi Fans Home Telegram channel, Xiaomi has canceled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for the following handsets.

• Redmi Note 7 Pro
• Redmi Note 7S
• Redmi Note 7
• Redmi Y3
• Redmi 7
• Redmi 7A

The same announcement post also says that the fresh version of MIUI will not be seeded out to Mi A3. It’s not surprising as this phone runs stock Android since it is part of the Android One program.

This is not the first time Xiaomi has canceled an update for its devices. Just last year, two handsets in the above list, namely Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3 were said to not receive MIUI 12.

However, the Redmi 7 not only received MIUI 12 but also MIUI 12.5. But unfortunately, the Redmi Y3 got access to neither.

Hence, there’s a chance that some of the phones in the list above might receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update. Nevertheless, we don’t have any hope.

What are your thoughts on Xiaomi canceling software updates for the above-mentioned best-selling smartphones? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Y3 in India as a selfie-centric smartphone in late April 2019. The handset debuted with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was later updated to MIUI 11. But unfortunately, the company canceled its MIUI 12 update in December 2020. Thankfully, the device has at least started receiving the delayed Android 10 update in the country.

The Redmi Y3 Android 10 update for India comes with build number V11.0.5.0.QFFINXM. Apart from bringing over a year-old Android version, the latest system update for the handset also bumps up the security patch level to January 2021.

The update is currently in the Stable Beta phase. Therefore, it is only available for a select few users at the moment. However, it should be available for more users if early adopters don’t face any major issues like the Mi A3 Android 11 update.

That said, the currently rolling out OTA update could be the last major system update for the Redmi Y3. That’s because out of the blue. Xiaomi canceled the MIUI 12 update for this phone along with Redmi 7, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A in December citing performance issues.

Despite that, the Redmi 7 got the MIUI 12 update last month. So maybe Redmi Y3 could also receive it as well since both of them are basically the same smartphone with a different selfie camera.

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Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12 in late April in China. Since then, the company has been pushing the update in the form of beta and stable builds worldwide. Now, eight months later, the firm silently reveals that Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A will not be updated to MIUI 12.

A month after the Chinese MIUI 12 launch conference, Xiaomi held a separate online event for global markets. At the end of this event, the company revealed the complete list of smartphones that will be getting MIUI 12.

The list included almost all the devices that launched in the last two years. Therefore, Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A were part of it. But unfortunately, Xiaomi has removed these four handsets from the eligibility list after seven months since publishing it. 

EDITOR’S PICK: Android 11 update is live for Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Redmi K30 Pro, and POCO F2 Pro worldwide

The company claims that these devices will not be updated to MIUI 12 due to ‘compatibility and performance issues’. 

For those unaware, MIUI 12 on Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO smartphones differ by models. Not all devices support every feature and the availability of certain features differs by region as well. Because MIUI is a heavy Android skin like any other Chinese mobile UI, it requires more horsepower. 

This is the primary reason why vivo OriginOS is limited to flagship as well as select mid-range smartphones.

Having said that, these four Redmi phones have been notorious for performance issues since their launch. Having personally used the Redmi 7 with MIUI 10 and MIUI 11, I know the pain. 

But still, it’s terrible that these global best-sellers from Xiaomi have only received a single MIUI as well as Android updates. Also, the latter update (Android 10) is yet to roll out globally for Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3.

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Xiaomi just expanded its entry-level smartphones line-up with the Redmi 8 which followed the launch of the lower-end Redmi 8A that is currently the most affordable Xiaomi phone if we exclude the Redmi Go. Both these devices are among the best options for people who have a very limited budget and they want to spend max €100/$110 for a new device. There is also another low-end phone released by Xiaomi that is currently available in the most affordable price range: the selfie-centric Redmi Y3. This is a specs comparison which will let you find out who is the Xiaomi entry-level phone with the highest value for money in its current 2019 line-up.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi Y3

Design

Despite Redmi 8, 8A and Y3 are just low-end devices, Xiaomi put a lot of effort in their aesthetics. All of them have elegant design schemes as well as a splash resistant body. Redmi 8 and Y3 have definitely the most impressive bodies in terms of look, due to their reflective backs. However, none of these devices is made of premium materials: all of them have a plastic body. Despite Redmi 8 boasts the more recent Aura Mirror design, Redmi Y3 remains a very elegant and minimalistic phone: given that they are both beautiful and well-built, choose by basing on your tastes. I personally prefer the Redmi Y3 due to its cleaner back and the U-shaped waterdrop notch.

Display

On each of these devices, you will get more or less the same display size, as well as the same resolution and the same display technology (IPS LCD). Due to their resolution, they are below-average panels, but still sufficient for most of the users. We do not suggest you focus on the display quality as they all offer more or less the same thing. Note that Redmi 8A does not have a fingerprint scanner, while Redmi 8 and Redmi Y3 do (but it is not in-display).

Specs & Software

Redmi Y3 wins the performance comparison because it is equipped with a better chipset: the Snapdragon 632 running at a max frequency of 1.8 GHz. It provides smoother and more stable performance thanks to more powerful custom cores, while the Snapdragon 439 found on Redmi 8 and 8A is less powerful but more efficient thanks to its 12 nm production process. Between Redmi 8 and 8A, the former is better since it has a higher memory configuration with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, but you obviously have to spend more for it. Android 9 Pie is out of the box on each of these devices, but Redmi 8 and 8A already come with MIUI 10 while Redmi Y3 is still based on MIUI 9.

Camera

The best rear camera setup belongs to the Redmi 8 which comes with a 12 MP dual camera boasting a bright f/1.8 aperture and a depth sensor. But if you want the best selfies, then Redmi Y3 is your choice as it is definitely one of the best affordable phones ever for taking selfies, thanks to its 32 MP front camera. Redmi Y3 has a dual rear camera too, while Redmi 8A does not, that is why we would not recommend the Redmi 8A if you asked us about the best camera phone here.

Battery

Redmi 8 and 8A are equipped with bigger 5000 mAh batteries as well as very efficient SoCs, so they have a longer battery life than Redmi Y3. They even support a faster charging technology with a max power of 18W.

Price

Redmi 8 starts from just €100/$110 in China, Redmi 8A costs €90/$100 in India and Redmi Y3 had a starting price of about €130 in India but it is now available for just €100/$110 thanks to online street prices. Whatever you choose, the differences will be just marginal. Overall, I would go for the Redmi Y3 due to the better front camera and the higher performance, but some may not have the same opinion since Redmi 8 and 8A offer a much bigger battery, as well as a better main camera sensor.

• Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 8A with 6.2-inch HD+ display and 5000mAh battery launched in India

Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi Y3: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 8

PROs

• Big battery
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Fingerprint reader
• Original design
• Fast charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Redmi Y3

PROs

• Better performance
• Better front camera
• Micro SD Dedicated slot
• Fingerprint reader

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

PROs

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Huge battery
• More affordable
• Fast charging

CONS

• No depth sensor

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Xiaomi India has announced permanent price cuts on a range of smartphones such as Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7S, Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3. Prices have been slashed by up to Rs. 1,000 (~$14) effective immediately. The price cut is only applicable on purchases made at offline stores. This move aligns the offline and online prices of the four devices.

Revised Prices of the Redmi 7, Redmi Y3, Redmi Note 7S, and the Redmi Note 7 Pro

The Redmi 7 is the only device in Xiaomi’s lineup to receive a price cut of Rs. 500 (~$7). The 2 GB + 32 GB variant is now available at Rs. 7,499 (~$105) instead of Rs. 7,999 (~$112). Its 3 GB + 32 GB variant can be bought for Rs. 8,499 (~$119). The Redmi Y3 now retails at Rs. 8,999 (~$126), instead of Rs. 9,999 (~$140) for the 3 GB + 32 GB variant.

The recently released Redmi Note 7S retails at Rs. 9,999 (~$140) for the 3 GB + 32 GB variant, instead of Rs. 10,999 (~$154). While its higher-spec 4 GB + 64 GB variant carries a price tag of Rs. 11,999 (~$168). The Redmi Note 7 Pro now starts from Rs. 14,999 (~$210), instead of Rs. 15,999 (~$224) for the 6 GB variant. The price cut is applicable from today in offline markets of India and prospective buyers can visit any authorized retailer or Mi Home across the country to take advantage of the price drop.

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The Redmi 7 is a budget-friendly phone from Xiaomi. It features a 6.2-inch HD+ display. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset and a 4,000mAh battery.It gets a 12+2-megapixel dual camera setup at the rear. The Redmi Y3 comes with a 6.26-inch display with a notch housing the 32-megapixel selfie lens, Snapdragon 632 SoC and it comes with a 4,000mAh battery. 

The Redmi Note 7S is powered by an underclocked Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. The highlight of the device is a 48-megapixel ISOCELL GM1 lens from Samsung that is used in the primary camera setup along with a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The most premium product in the lineup is the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC. It uses a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor as the primary camera, coupled with a 5-megapixel depth sensor in its dual cameras setup.The Redmi Note 7 Pro and Note 7S are both fitted with 6.3-inch displays and 4,000mAh batteries. 

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A couple of months ago, in April, Xiaomi had launched the selfie-centric Redmi Y3 smartphone in the Indian market. Now, the smartphone is available through the open sale and can be purchased anytime via Mi.com, Amazon India, and Mi Home Stores.

In India, the smartphone comes in three color options — Prime Black, Bold Red, and Elegant Blue colors. The 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model costs Rs. 9,999 (approx. $143) while the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant costs Rs. 11,999 (approx. $172).

The Redmi Y3 features a 6.26-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with waterdrop notch with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and 720 x 1520 pixels screen resolution. The display of the phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 octa-core chipset, clocked at 1.8 GHz, coupled with 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a hybrid SIM slot for expanding the phone’s storage capacity.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. It is assisted by some other features like AI Portrait Selfie, 80-degree group selfies, auto HDR, shake-free selfies with palm shutter, EIS enabled 1080p video shooting and screen flash.

As for the rear camera, it features a dual camera setup that includes a primary sensor of 12-megapixel and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. The dual rear cameras are equipped with photography features like dual-LED flash, AI portrait mode scene recognition, Google Lens support, and EIS assisted 1080p video recording at 60fps.

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Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, micro USB 2.0, IR blaster and 3.5mm audio jack. It also comes with a fingerprint scanner and 360-degree AI face unlock feature. It runs Android Pie-based MIUI 10 and is powered by a 4,000mAh capacity.

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Xiaomi unwrapped the Redmi Y3 in India last week and went on its first sale today. The flash sale took place simultaneously on Mi.com and Amazon India at noon local time. The flash sale only lasted for a minute before all available units were sold out.

Xiaomi India’s CEO Manu Kuma Jain who disclosed this didn’t mention the number of units made available. The Redmi Y3 flash sale is coming a day after the Realme 3 Pro went on its first sale with fans snagging over 170,000 units. We’d prefer Xiaomi mention the number of units that were sold during the flash sale so as to rule out the possibility of such news being just hype. Amazon.in has announced that the next flash sale for the Redmi Y3 will be on May 3.

#RedmiY3: was sold out on @amazonIN and https://t.co/lzFXOcGyGQ within a minute!

Thank you all for your love and support

It will be again available starting 3rd May!#Xiaomi #Redmi #Y3 #32MP pic.twitter.com/oGCYioVd0r

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) April 30, 2019

The Redmi Y3 has almost similar specs with the Redmi 7 except for a more powerful 32MP selfie camera. It packs a similar 12MP+2MP dual camera setup at the rear as the Redmi 7. The device packs a Snapdragon 632 SoC under the hood paired with 3/4GB RAM and runs Android Pie with MIUI 10 atop. It sports a 6.26-inch HD+ notched display and ships with a 4,000 mAh battery that fuels the entire package.  The device comes in Prime Black, Bold Red, and Elegant Blue colors. The Y3 is priced at Rs9,999 ($143) for the 3GB+32GB variant and Rs. 11,999 ($172) for the 4GB+64GB model.

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Xiaomi launched a lot of affordable smartphones in the last months, and they specifically target a lot of potential customers. There are phones focused on battery life, price, cameras, and much more. Recently, the company’s sub-brand Redmi split from Xiaomi and launched the Redmi 7 and the Redmi Y3, very affordable handsets with well-balanced specs. Here we will compare these devices alongside the Xiaomi Mi Play, that is a recent entry-level phone from the mother company. Given that they come with a very similar price, a lot of people are wondering which one to choose. With this specs comparison, we will try to clear your ideas about them.

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7 vs Xiaomi Mi Play

Design

Despite their very affordable price tag, Redmi Y3, Redmi Y7, and Xiaomi Mi Play come with a stunning design. As you can see from the image, they come with reflective back covers and very narrow bezels around the display, thanks to the waterdrop notch. And they even have a pretty nice build quality. I personally prefer the Redmi Y3 due to its more rounded design and elegant design, but also because it is splash resistant. On the other hand, someone may prefer the Xiaomi Mi Play due to its glass back and more compact dimensions.

Display

If you want a very nice display, at least for an entry-level handset, then go for the Xiaomi Mi Play. While the Redmi Y3 and the Redmi 7 have a low-end HD panel, the Xiaomi Mi Play is equipped with a Full HD+ screen, so it provides a higher level of detail. On the other hand, it is a smaller display, so not the best for productivity, but it is easier to use with one hand. Both Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 have a bigger 6.26-inch IPS display.

Specs & Software

While Xiaomi Mi Play has a more detailed display, I define Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 more reliable when it comes to performance. The Helio P35 found on the Mi Play looks more powerful than the Snapdragon 632, but it has to manage a Full HD+ display and a smaller battery. So, in the long term, you will definitely get a more constant result with the Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 based on the Snapdragon 632 platform. However, this depends on the scenario and you may get different results with certain usages such as gaming and multi-tasking. Another advantage of the Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 (which come with the same hardware department in their most expensive variants) is the presence of a micro SD dedicated slot, while on the Xiaomi Mi Play you get a shared micro SD slot, so you will have to decide what to use between dual SIM and micro SD.

Camera

Redmi Y3 wins the overall camera comparison. It has exactly the same rear cameras as the Redmi 7, but it comes with a way better selfie camera. The snapper has a huge 32 MP resolution, so selfies are much more detailed and accurate compared to the standard 8 MP cameras on the Redmi 7 and Xiaomi Mi Play. Also, note that on Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 you can record 1080p videos at 60 fps.

Battery

Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7’s batteries are simply huge if we consider their other components. With a large 4000 mAh capacity, they have to power efficient HD displays and a very efficient Snapdragon 632 chipset. Thanks to the big capacity and the efficient components, they last even more than two days on a single charge, and they can be charged pretty quickly with their 10W fast charging technology. Xiaomi Mi Play has a standard 3000 mAh and even a less efficient Full HD+ display, so battery life is definitely not its strongest point.

Price

Redmi Y3 (3/32 GB) carries a €130/$145 starting price tag just like Redmi 7 (2/16GB), but the price of the Redmi Y3 is referred to the Indian market, while the one of Redmi 7 refers to the global one. For the Xiaomi Mi Play, you’d have to spend €170/$190 (4/64 GB). Judging from the overall specifications, Redmi Y3 is the best choice due to its big battery and better camera department.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi Play goes on sale in China today, priced at 1,099 Yuan ($160)

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7 vs Xiaomi Mi Play: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Y3

PROs

• Better selfie camera
• Bigger display
• Big battery
• Splash resistant

CONS

• HD display

Xiaomi Mi Play

PROs

• Compact and lightweight
• Good design
• Better hardware

CONS

• Smaller battery

Redmi 7

PROs

• Very affordable
• Bigger display
• Big battery
• Splash resistant

CONS

• HD display

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Xiaomi has today introduced the Redmi Y3 selfie-centric smartphone in India alongside the Redmi 7 budget-friendly phone. The major selling points of the Redmi Y3 include the AI powered 32-megapixel camera and its 4,000mAh long-lasting battery. The handset has arrived in India with an enticing starting price of Rs. 9,999 (~$143).

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 Specifications and Features

The Redmi Y3 comes with a gradient colored polycarbonate chassis with P2i nano-coating for splash resistance. The smartphone is fitted with a 6.26-inch display with waterdrop notch. The IPS LCD panel supports an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The display of the phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The TUV Rheinland certification ensures that the display of Redmi Y3 can effectively filter harmful blue light.The Snapdragon 632 SoC that includes 1.8 GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is supported by up to 4 GB of RAM. The maximum storage available on the Redmi Y3 is of 64 GB. There is a hybrid SIM slot on the device for additional storage. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the phone.

The front notch is fitted with a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. With 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology onboard, the handset can capture brighter selfie shots in dim light conditions. The AI Beauty 4.0 assists in improving the facial features while shooting selfies. The front camera is assisted by some other features like AI Portrait Selfie, 80-degree group selfies, auto HDR, shake-free selfies with palm shutter, EIS enabled 1080p video shooting and screen flash. The predecessor Redmi Y2 had featured a dedicated LED flash for its front-facing camera. This feature is not available on the Redmi Y3.

The rear side of the smartphone features a dual camera setup that includes a primary sensor of 12-megapixel and a depth sensor of 2-megaipxel. The dual rear cameras are equipped with photography features like dual-LED flash, AI portrait mode scene recognition, Google Lens support and EIS assisted 1080p video recording at 60 fps.

The Xiaomi Redmi Y3 is packed with a big battery of 4,000mAh capacity, but it lacks support for fast charging. The connectivity features that are available on the device are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0, IR blaster and 3.5mm audio jack. Fingerprint scanner and 360-degree AI face unlock are the security features available on the Redmi Y3 selfie phone.

• Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 7 with 6.26-inch display, 4,000mAh battery and dual cameras launched for Rs. 7,999 (~$114)

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 Price and Release

The Redmi Y3 comes in two options in India such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at Rs. 9,999 (~$143) and Rs. 11,999 (~$172). The handset can be purchased in gradient color choices such as Elegant Blue, Bold Red and Prime Black.

Amazon India will be carrying out the exclusive sales of the Redmi Y3 smartphone from April 30 at 12 PM in India. The handset will be through Mi.com and Mi Home. Later, it will be also available through offline stores. Airtel users who purchase the Redmi Y3 will be provided with 4G data benefits of 1120 GB along with unlimited calling.

What’s your opinion on the selfie-focused Redmi Y3 smartphone? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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The Redmi Y3 will be announced on Wednesday in India. Redmi has already confirmed some of its key features but the processor powering the device remained a mystery. Just a few days to its release, the device has been spotted on Geekbench.

The phone was benchmarked earlier today as the “Xiaomi Redmi Y3”. It runs Android 9 Pie and has 3GB of RAM. However, its processor is listed as the “msm8953” which is also known as the Snapdragon 625.

Don’t fret, the Redmi Y3 isn’t using the same chipset as its predecessor. It is actually powered by the Snapdragon 632 just like the Redmi 7.

Geekbench is known to wrongly identify the Snapdragon 632 as the msm8953. It happened with the Moto G7 Play which actually launched with the Snapdragon 632 and not Snapdragon 625. Also, those scores are higher than those of phones powered by the Snapdragon 625.

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The Redmi Y3 will have a 32MP selfie camera, a 4,000mAh battery, and a splashproof coating. It will be available in black, blue, and pink. The phone is expected to launch in other markets as the Redmi S3.

(Source, Via)

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One of the phones we are looking forward to next week is the Redmi Y3. The mid-range device will be the first Xiaomi/Redmi phone with a 32MP selfie camera. Ahead of the launch, Xiaomi India has released a video testing the build quality of the device.

The video which is less than a minute confirms the device will indeed launch as the Redmi Y3. It will have dual rear cameras arranged vertically on the left of the phone. An LED flash is beneath the sensors and a fingerprint scanner is in the middle. The variant is blue but because of the design, it reflects all the colors of the rainbow depending on the angle light rays hit the glass back. Up in front, the Redmi Y3 packs a display with a waterdrop notch that houses the 32MP selfie camera.

How about the build quality? See it for yourself. Will you drop your phone like that? #32MPSuperSelfie arriving on 24-04-2019. pic.twitter.com/rYOguJazj3

— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) April 20, 2019

For the durability test, the Redmi Y3 is put in a wastebasket which is then rolled down a flight of stairs. The phone survives the fall but we don’t get to see a closeup view to know if the body survived unscathed. We aren’t sold on the durability test as it doesn’t replicate a real life scenario. We advise you get a protective case for your phone especially one that is covered in glass on both sides.

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The Redmi Y3 will be announced in India on the 24th of April. Other than the 32MP selfie camera, Redmi has also confirmed it will have a 4,000mAh battery and splash protection.

(Source)

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The Redmi Y series will be getting a new member on April 24 and we are looking forward to it. The Redmi India Twitter account as released two new teasers for the upcoming phone which is expected to launch as the Redmi Y3.

Y should your phone's battery last just a day? The power of 4000mAh arriving on 24-04-2019. #32MPSuperSelfie
RT if you're excited! pic.twitter.com/7WH3SZpEuP

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) April 18, 2019

The first is a 44-second video that reveals the Redmi Y3 will come with a 4,000mAh battery that lasts more than a day. The video also hints at a gradient color design for the phone as the font for the battery capacity has a gradient color.

Prepare to get amazed. #32MPSuperSelfie arriving on 24-04-2019.
RT if you are excited. pic.twitter.com/3yeWkqjiud

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) April 17, 2019

The second teaser is an image that partially shows the device. The phone appears to be covered in glass which curves towards the frame and has a blue gradient color. This is a different color variant from the one on the Amazon India page which has a pink gradient finish. There is also a black variant as seen below.

The Redmi Y3 will have a 32MP selfie camera, a waterdrop notch, and dual rear cameras. It will also have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and be powered by a Snapdragon processor. The Amazon page also says it will be splash-proof.

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The launch is on April 24, a few days after the Realme 3 Pro’s launch.

(Sources: 1, 2 | Via)

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Redmi, a newly independent smartphone brand that split from its parent company Xiaomi earlier this year, is all set to launch a selfie-centric smartphone in India the Indian market next week, on 24th April.

The upcoming smartphone, which will feature a 32 MP front-facing snapper, is expected to be the Redmi Y3 — the next-generation device in the selfie-focused Y lineup and the successor to the Redmi Y2.

Now, ahead of the phone’s launch, the phone has been listed on Amazon India website with a ‘Notify Me’ button, hinting that the device could be available for purchase exclusively via Amazon.in India upon its launch.

The company has confirmed that the smartphone features a 32 MP camera sensor on the front side as it reads “32MP Super Selfie” but does not reveal any other information related to the phone. But, the phone’s landing page on Amazon India confirms that the phone packs Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and will offer two-day battery life.

For the front-facing camera, the company is expected to employ Samsung’s 32-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GD1 image sensor that was announced back in October last year. The phone will be running Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 out-of-the-box.

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Earlier this month, leaked information had revealed that the company may launch the Redmi Y3 phone in India after the launch of its budget Redmi 7 smartphone in India. So, there’s a possibility that Xiaomi could launch both these smartphones at the same launch event on 24th April in India.

(Source)

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Redmi has so far launched four smartphones — Redmi Note 7, Note 7 Pro, Redmi Go — an Android Go-powered smartphone, and Redmi 7. Now, the company is all set to launch its new smartphone.

The company’s upcoming smartphone with 32 MP front-facing camera sensor, which is expected to be named Redmi Y3, is all set to go official on 24th April in India. The company has even started sending out media invites for the same.

In the launch invite, the company confirms that the smartphone features a 32 MP camera sensor on the front side as it reads “32MP Super Selfie” but does not reveal any other information related to the phone.

But, Amazon India has made a landing page for the smartphone, hinting that the phone could be sold exclusively via Amazon.in. It further mentions that the phone packs Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and will offer two-day battery life.

The Y-series is Redmi’s lineup for the selfie-centric smartphones. So far, the company has launched two smartphones in this series — Redmi Y and Redmi Y2. While not yet confirmed, it’s likely that the upcoming 32MP camera phone is the Redmi Y3.

Earlier this month, leaked information had revealed that the company may launch the Redmi Y3 phone in India after the launch of its budget Redmi 7 smartphone in India. So, there’s a possibility that Xiaomi could launch both these smartphones at the same launch event on 24th April in India.

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We expect to know more information about the smartphone in the coming days before it goes official. To know the pricing and availability information, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event.

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Xiaomi’s Global VP and Managing Director for India, Manu Kumar Jain has revealed through a tweet that new Redmi phone is coming. Some clues from his tweet suggest that he his hinting about the upcoming selfie-centric Y-series smartphone. He could be teasing the arrival of the 32-megapixel selfie camera enabled Redmi Y3 smartphone.

In the below shown tweet, Jain has claimed that he has taken 32 selfies with the new smartphone. Yesterday, Redmi President for China had asked Redmi fans that whether the company should be releasing a phone with a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Hence, it appears that the Redmi Y3 could be the first smartphone from the company to arrive with 32-megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone may launch as Redmi S3 in China. While the Redmi Y3 will be the Redmi Y2 in India, the Redmi S3 could be replacing the Redmi S2 phone from last year.

Mi fans! I got my hands on upcoming #Redmi phone & it is amazing! Went on a selfie rampage & the results are totally incredible.

'Y' am I taking so many selfies? BTW I clicked '32' selfies with 32 @XiaomiIndia colleagues!

Can't wait to share more details with you. #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/GSP7xhIpNS

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) April 10, 2019

Earlier this month, leaked information had revealed that the company may launch the Redmi Y3 phone in India after the launch of Redmi 7 smartphone in India. Hence, there is a possibility that Xiaomi may announce the Redmi 7 phone within this month and then unveil the Redmi Y3 smartphone in the coming month. The Y3 phone has already bagged Wi-Fi certification. Some market may receive the same smartphone as Redmi 7 Pro.

The Redmi Y3 could be equipped with 32-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GD1 sensor that was unleashed along with 48-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor in October 2018. Various smartphones such as Huawei P30, P30 Pro, Vivo V15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A70 are all equipped with Bright GD1 32-megapixel selfie camera. The selfie snapping senor could be available on the Redmi Y3 smartphone. The GD1 senor will be also available on some of the other upcoming phones such as Honor 20i, Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro smartphones.

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At present, there is no information available on the specifications of the smartphone. It is speculated that the handset may sport a waterdrop-style notched display. Apart from Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3 smartphones, Xiaomi India is also expected to announce the Redmi 7A entry-level smartphone in the near future.

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After separating from parent brand Xiaomi, Redmi has launched three smartphones such as Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi 7 in China. Today, Redmi President took to Weibo microblogging platform to seek suggestions from Redmi fans on whether the company should launch a Redmi phone with 32-megapixel selfie camera. Could he be hinting the arrival of Redmi Y3/S3 smartphone?

Most Redmi fans have responded by saying “yes” to Weibing’s question. There are couple of smartphones with 32-megapixel selfie camera in the market such as Huawei P30 series and Vivo V15 Pro. They are all equipped with 32-mgeapixel Samsung GD1 sensor. The upcoming Honor 20 series phones such as Honor 20i, Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro are also rumored to feature it.

Samsung had launched the 32-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GD1 sensor along with 48-megpixel ISOCELL Bright GM1 senor in October last year. The 32-megapixel GD1 sensor is equipped with real-time HDR mode. It has a single pixel size of 0.8micron and it supports 4-in-1 pixel binning technology for capturing brighter shots in dim light conditions.

Redmi is expected to release successor phones for Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi Y2 from last year in the near future. Earlier this month, a leakster had revealed that India will be soon receiving the Redmi 7 smartphone. The country may receive Redmi Y3 phone as early as next month. The Chinese firm is also speculated to be working on Redmi 7A smartphone.

The Redmi Y3 will be a youth-focused selfie-centric smartphone. It will be arriving to replace the Redmi Y2 that features an AI driven 16-megapixel selfie camera along front LED flash. The Redmi Y2 was launched as Redmi S2 selfie phone in China last year. Probably, the upcoming Redmi Y3 / S3 selfie phone from the company could be arriving with 32-megapixel front-facing camera.

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Also, the arrival of the Redmi Y3 seems to be close at hand as it has already bagged Wi-Fi certification. It is speculated that some markets may receive the same as Redmi 7 Pro. A  recent leak had revealed that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 9X will be also equipped with 32-megapixel Samsung GD1 sensor. The Mi 9X may debut as Mi A3 in international markets.

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Last month, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi 7 smartphones were unveiled together in China. While the Redmi Note 7 Pro has been available in India since March 13, the company is yet to launch Redmi 7 in the country. Fresh information shared by Indian tipster Ishan Agarwal reveals that Redmi 7 will be launching in India soon. He also revealed that Xiaomi is prepping up to launch Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7A phones in the country.

According to Agarwal, Xiaomi may launch the selfie-centric Redmi Y3 phone in India in May. Before its launch, the company will be releasing the Redmi 7 handset in India. Hence, there is a possibility that the Redmi 7 may go official later this month.

The Chinese manufacturer is also preparing a budget smartphone with model number C3F, claims the tipster. Probably, it may debut as Redmi 7A to replace the Redmi 6A entry-level smartphone from last year.

In March, the Redmi Y3 smartphone (M1810F6G) had received Wi-Fi certification. It had confirmed that the phone carries support for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and it runs on Android 9 Pie OS. A newer report had revealed that the Redmi Y3 phone could be arriving in some markets Redmi 7 Pro. There is no information available on the specs of the phone yet. However, it is speculated that it come with a water notched display and it could be fueled by Snapdragon 660 or 632 SoC. There is no information available on the specifications of the Redmi 7A.

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Redmi 7 Specifications

The Redmi 7 smartphone feature a 6.26-inch display. The waterdrop-styled notched screen offers 19:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 632 SoC powers it along with up to 4 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of up to 64 GB and it features a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the device. Its rear side features 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader. It is equipped with a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The phone is packed with a 4,000mAh battery. In China, the 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage, 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage are respectively priced at 699 Yuan (~$104; Rs. 7,200), 799 Yuan (~$118; Rs. 8,200) and 899 Yuan (~$134; Rs. 9,200).

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A few days ago, we reported that a new phone called the Redmi Y3 received its Wi-Fi certification. The phone which will run Android Pie out of the box may actually go by another name in some markets. To be specific, this may be the same device that will be sold as the Redmi 7 Pro.

A finding carried out by XDA-Developers has shown that the unreleased Redmi Y3 has nearly the same model number as the Redmi 7 but its actually their codenames that shows the key info. The Redmi Y3’s model number is M1810F6G and its device codename is “onc_global”.

The already released Redmi 7 has multiple model numbers – M1810F6LG for the global variant, M1810F6LI for the Indian variant, and there is M1810F6LH which is also a global variant. You can see they all share the first seven characters with the Redmi Y3. The codenames for all three Redmi 7 phones are “onclite”, “onclite_india”, and “onclite_global_b” respectively.

The “lite” in the codenames shows they are less-specced models of “onc_global”. So if “onclite” is the Redmi 7, “onc” should be the Redmi 7 Pro.

Let’s also not forget that last year’s Redmi 6 Pro is known outside China as the Android One Mi A2 Lite. Does this mean the Redmi Y3 a.k.a. Redmi 7 Pro, is also the Mi A3 Lite? Since none of the aforementioned codenames have the suffix “ _sprout” which is a trait of Android One phones, one can hold the thought.

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There are two other devices with model numbers and codenames similar to that of the Redmi Y3, one is M1810F6H (“onc_global_b”) and the other is M1810F6I (“onc_india”). There are also two others with similar model numbers but no codenames – they are M1810F6LE and M1810F6LT. There is also no info on their marketing names.

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Last year, Xiaomi announced a new series for the Redmi line. The Redmi S2 which was announced in May was the first of the series. The phone later launched in India as the Redmi Y2. A new report has revealed that the phone will be getting a new successor which will launch as the Redmi Y3.

The Redmi Y3 was seen on the website of the WI-Fi Alliance after receiving its Wi-Fi certification last week. The certification reveals the phone’s model number as M1810F6G. It will run Android 9 Pie out of the box and support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.

The rest of the specs of the phone are still unknown. The Redmi Y2 is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor but we don’t think upgrading to the Snapdragon 632 for the Redmi Y3 will be a smart move so it doesn’t hurt the sales of the Redmi 7 unless there is no plan to launch the Redmi 7 in India.

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We expect the Redmi Y3 to still come with dual cameras like its predecessor, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and hopefully a bigger battery, and an improved selfie camera. It should also have a lower price tag than the Redmi Note 7 which is priced at INR 9,999 (~$145).

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