Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Y3 in India today. The budget smartphone comes in at a notch above the Redmi 7, which was also launched at the same event in New Delhi. The Redmi Y3 is a slightly different take on the budget smartphone space, and offers similar specifications with a different camera configuration. It also looks highly identical to the Redmi 7, and to justify the difference in pricing, offers higher memory and native storage configuration in its top variant. In terms of specifications, the Redmi Y3 is powered by the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC, coupled with options for 3GB or 4GB of memory, and 32GB or 64GB of native storage. The highlight of the smartphone is its 32MP selfie camera, featuring a significant bump up from the previous generation Redmi Y2. Alongside the new sensor, the Redmi Y3 also includes an AI Beautify feature, along with Auto HDR. It also features a 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear camera setup, with Google Lens integration. It also includes a 4,000mAh battery pack, and a 6.26-inch HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio. The Redmi Y3 is available in two variants, with the 3GB and 32GB variant priced at Rs 9,999, and the 4GB and 64GB variant priced at Rs 11,999. Those looking to pick up the Y3 can do so from April 30, and the two variants will be available in three colours — Elegant Blue, Bold Red and Prime Black.<doc-sep>The Redmi Y3 selfie phone has been launched in India alongside the Redmi 7. And the Y3 seems to be a signifcant upgrade over the Y2. The Redmi Y3 is equipped with a 32MP selfie lens with an 80° wide FoV (Field of view) that supports AI Beauty, Auto HDR. It has a 1.6um pixel size, and uses 4-in-1 Super Pixel tech for low light shots. Other features that the lens supports includes Screen Flash, AI Portrait Seflies, Palm Shutter, Full HD 1080p video recording, EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization). The selfie camera is housed in a dot notch on the 6.26-inches HD+ IPS LCD display, that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone has dual rear cameras with 12MP and 2MP lenses, that supports AI Portrait/Scene Detection, has a 1.2um Pixel Size, built-in Google Lens, Full HD 1080p video recording @60 fps, and EIS. The Redmi Y3 runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie out of the box, and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor clocked at 1.8GHz. The device will be available in 3GB/4GB RAM variants with 32GB/64GB of internal storage. The phone has a dedicated micro SD card slot which is part of a triple card slot, which supports up to 512GB of expandable storage. The Redmi Y3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack. It does have an Infrared blaster on the top, and a fingerprint scanner on the back panel. The phone is packed with a a micro-USB port to charge the 4,000 mAh battery. Redmi Y3 Tech Specs Display: 6.26-inch Dot notch HD+, IPS LCD, 19:9 aspect ratio, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 450 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Operating System: MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie Processor: 1.8Ghz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 Memory:3GB/4GB RAM Storage: 32GB/64GB + dedicated micro SD card slot (up to 512GB) Selfie Camera: 32MP AI Beauty, Auto HDR, 1.6um 4-in-1 Super Pixel, Screen Flash, AI Portrait Seflies, Palm Shutter, Full HD 1080p video recording, EIS, 80° wide FoV Main Cameras: 12MP + 2MP, AI Portrait/Scene Detection, 1.2um Pixel Size, Google Lens, Full HD 1080p video recording @60 fps, EIS Battery: 4,000 mAh Connectivity: Dual SIM Dual VoLTE, micro-USB, 3.5mm headphone jack, Infrared blaster Sensors: Fingerprint scanner Sensors: Fingerprint scanner Misc: P2i nano-coating (Splash proof) 1 of 3 Redmi Y3 price in India The Redmi Y3 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999 for the 2GB RAM variant, and the 4GB RAM variant will retail for Rs. 11,999. The phone will be available in 3 colours: Elegant Blue, Bold Red, and Prime Black. The first sale of the Y3 will start at 12 Noon on April 20th at Amazon, Mi.com and Mi Home stores.<doc-sep>Redmi Y3 sports a 32MP selfie camera and dual rear camera of 12MP+2MP. Redmi Y3 sports a 32MP selfie camera and dual rear camera of 12MP+2MP. Redmi Y3 sale today: Redmi Y3, the 32MP selfie camera phone from Xiaomi will go on sale for the first time today in India. Redmi launched the Redmi Y3 in two storage variants — 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB — together with budget-friendly device Redmi 7 at a launch event in New Delhi. The price of the Redmi Y3 starts at Rs 9,999 and it will be up for sale today at 12 noon on Amazon.in, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores. The phone’s highlights include a 32MP selfie camera with EIS support, dual rear camera setup and a Snapdragon 632 processor. Redmi Y3 packs a 4,000mAh battery. Redmi Y3 price and launch offers Redmi Y3 costs Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model, and Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model. The device will be available in three colour options– Bold Red, Elegant Blue, and Prime Black. The launch offers on the Redmi Y3 include double data benefits on Airtel for first 10 recharges or first 10 months, whichever is earlier. Redmi Y3 customers can enjoy 4GB data per day (instead of 2GB per day) on Rs 249 plan for 28 days and 6GB data per day (instead of 3GB per day) on Rs 349 plan for 28 days. Redmi Y3 specifications Redmi Y3 features a 6.26-inch HD+ Dot Notch display with 19:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage. The dual rear camera on the phone is a 12MP+2MP setup with AI scene detection. The battery is 4000 mAh with a micro-USB port at the bottom. Also read | Redmi Y3 first impressions: It has a 32MP selfie camera, but at a budget price The main highlight of the device is its 32MP camera selfie camera, which has AI Beautify 4.0 and auto HDR features. The front camera relies on 4-in-1 pixel binning. Xiaomi claims that it will allow the device to take good selfies in low light situations.<doc-sep>Redmi Y3 next sale is set for Friday, May 3, and it will be exclusive for Prime members, Amazon India announced on Tuesday. The sale will take place during Prime early access to Amazon India's Summer Sale. However, the Redmi Y3 will also be available for regular customers from 3pm on May 4 to May 7. Amazon India revealed that during the first sale that was held on earlier on Tuesday, the entire stock sold out in 12 seconds. Notably, neither Amazon India nor Xiaomi divulged the number of units they sold through the first flash sale. Amazon India announced that the Redmi Y3 would be available during the second sale round at 3pm on May 3. As we mentioned, the phone will be exclusively available for Prime members, though. Redmi Y3 price in India The Redmi Y3 price in India is set at Rs. 9,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB inbuilt storage variant, whereas its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model comes with a price tag of Rs. 11,999. It is available Bold Red, Elegant Blue, and Prime Black colour options. Redmi Y3 Review Offers on the Redmi Y3 include up to 1,120GB of 4G data from Airtel and unlimited calling access. Redmi Y3 specifications The dual-SIM (Nano) Redmi Y3 runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The phone has a 6.26-inch HD+ (720x1520 pixels) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Also, it is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 632 SoC, paired with 3GB and 4GB RAM options. For photos and videos, the Redmi Y3 sports a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 12-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.2 lens. A 2-megapixel depth sensor is also available at the back. Further, the phone has a 32-megapixel selfie camera with EIS, auto HDR, and an AI portrait mode as well as an f/2.25 lens. Redmi Y3 vs Redmi Note 7 Xiaomi has provided 32GB and 64GB storage options on the Redmi Y3 that both are expandable via microSD card (up to 512GB) with a dedicated card slot. Connectivity options on the phone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on the Redmi Y3 include an IR blaster and a rear fingerprint sensor among others. Lastly, the phone packs a 4,000mAh battery and measures 158.73x75.58x8.47mm. Do Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3 prices in India show that Xiaomi's missed a trick? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.<doc-sep>
Redmi Y3 has been launched in India, the latest model in the company's selfie and youth-focused Redmi Y-series of smartphones. The Redmi Y3 has been launched alongside the Redmi 7 in India at an event in New Delhi. The highlights of the Redmi Y3 include its 32-megapixel selfie camera with EIS, its dual rear camera design, its Aura Prism gradient design, the Snapdragon 632 SoC, MIUI 10 based on Android Pie, and finally, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Read on for more details about the Redmi Y3 price in India, release date, launch offers, and specifications. Redmi Y3 price in India, launch offers The Redmi Y3 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB inbuilt storage variant, going up to Rs. 11,999 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB inbuilt storage variant. The new Xiaomi smartphone will be available in Bold Red, Elegant Blue, and Prime Black colour variants, and will go on sale from April 30 via Amazon India, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores. It will be made available via Mi Studio, Mi Stores, and preferred retail partners soon after. Redmi Y3 launch offers include up to 1,120GB of 4G data from Airtel, as well as unlimited calling. Redmi Y3 specifications The dual-SIM (Nano) Redmi Y3 runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The smartphone sports a 6.26-inch HD+ (720x1520 pixels) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio, 2.5D glass, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 632 SoC coupled with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM. Redmi Y3 price in India starts from Rs. 9,999 In terms of optics, the Redmi Y3 bears a dual rear camera setup featuring a 12-megapixel primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture and 1.25-micron pixel size, while the secondary camera has a 2-megapixel depth-sensing sensor. The rear setup features phase detection autofocus (PDAF), electronic image stabilisation (EIS), and a dual-LED flash module. On the front, the Redmi Y3 bears a 32-megapixel selfie camera with EIS, auto HDR, and an AI portrait mode. The Redmi Y3 offers 32GB or 64GB of inbuilt storage, depending on the variant, expandable via microSD card (up to 512GB) with its own dedicated card slot. Connectivity options on the Redmi Y3 include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It measures in at 158.73x75.58x8.47mm, and weighs 180 grams. Sensors on board include an IR blaster and rear fingerprint sensor. The company is also touting P2i hydrophobic coating. It sports a 4,000mAh battery. Do Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3 prices in India show that Xiaomi's missed a trick? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.