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{{short description|Smartphone by Xiaomi}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name          = Xiaomi Mi 3
| logo          = Xiaomi logo.svg
| logosize      = 50px
| image         = Xiaomi Mi 3.jpg 
| imagesize     = 300px
| caption       = 
| manufacturer  = [[Company:Xiaomi|Xiaomi]]
| series        = Mi
| carrier       = 
| networks      = GSM 850, 900, 1800, and 1900MHz & WCDMA 850, 900, 1900 and 2100MHz
| announced     = 2013
| released      = <!-- {{Start date and age|df=yes|2013|9|05}} -->
| price         = 1999 RMB, SG$419
| available     = {{CHN}} {{Start date|df=yes|2013|11|}}<!-- Country {{Start date|df=yes|YYYY|MM|DD}} (Carrier) --><br>{{HKG}} {{Start date|df=yes|2013|11|}}<br>{{TWN}} {{Start date|df=yes|2013|11|}}<br>{{SGP}} {{Start date|df=yes|2014|03|}}<br>{{MYS}} {{Start date|df=yes|2014|05|}}<br>{{PHL}} {{Start date|df=yes|2014|06|}} <br>{{IND}} {{Start date|df=yes|2014|07|}}
| discontinued  = <!-- {{End date|df=yes|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| predecessor   = Xiaomi Mi2, Xiaomi Mi2S
| successor     = Xiaomi Mi4
| related       = Xiaomi Mi1, Xiaomi Mi2A
| type          = [[Engineering:Smartphone|Smartphone]]
| form          = Slate
| size          = {{convert|144|mm|abbr=on}} H <br /> {{convert|73.6|mm|abbr=on}} W <br /> {{convert|8.1|mm|abbr=on}}<ref name="Mi3">{{cite web|url=http://www.xiaomi.com/mi3 |title=小米手机3——小米手机官网 |publisher=Xiaomi.com |access-date=6 September 2013}}</ref>
| weight        = {{convert|145|g|abbr=on}}<ref name="Mi3" />
| os            = Original: MIUI V5 (Android 4.3 Jelly Bean)
Current: MIUI 9 (Android 4.4 Kitkat for TD-LTE Version) (Android 6.0 Marshmallow for WCDMA/CDMA Version)
| cpu           = 2.3 GHz  [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 800 MSM8274AB/8674AB Quad-Core Krait 400 (WCDMA/CDMA)
1.8 GHz [[Company:Nvidia|Nvidia]] Tegra 4 4+1 Core Cortex-A15 (TD-LTE)
| gpu           = [[Adreno]] 330 (WCDMA/CDMA)
Geforce 72-cores (TD-LTE)
| memory        = 2GB RAM LPDDR3
| storage       = 16GB / 64GB ROM eMMC 4.5
| memory_card   = None
| battery       = 3050mAh, up to 500hrs standby time, up to 25hrs talk time and up to 50hrs music playback<ref>{{cite web|title=Mi3 Battery Stats|url=http://m.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_3-5678.php|access-date=28 May 2015}}</ref>
| input         = Multi-touch touch screen, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Electronic compass, Barometer
| display       = [[Engineering:IPS panel|IPS]] Display 5 inches @ 1920px x 1080px (441 PPI) (Manufactured by Sharp or LG)
| ext_display   = 
| rear_camera   = 13 Megapixels [[Engineering:Back-illuminated sensor|(backside-illuminated (BSI))]], with a super-large Sony Exmor sensor and an f/2.2 aperture,  built-in Phillips dual-CFL flash. Records 1080p at 30[[Frame rate|fps]] and 720p at 120[[Frame rate|fps]] 
| front_camera  = 2 Megapixels, 1080p at 30[[Frame rate|fps]]
| ringtone      = 
| connectivity  = [[Bluetooth]] 4.0 + A2DP, [[ANT+]], Dual-band [[Wi-Fi]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11]] [[IEEE 802.11b-1999|b]]/[[IEEE 802.11g-2003|g]]/[[IEEE 802.11n-2009|n]]), Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Micro-USB On-The-Go with MHL link, [[Organization:DLNA|DLNA]], NFC, [[Engineering:GPS|GPS]] + [[Astronomy:GLONASS|GLONASS]], [[Engineering:Assisted GPS|AGPS]]
| other         = 
| sar           = 
| hac           = 
| references    =<ref>{{cite web|title=Mi3|url=http://www.mi.com/en/mi3|website=www.mi.com/en/mi3|publisher=Xiaomi|access-date=16 July 2014}}</ref> (website)
|slogan = Accelerate your life|codename=cancro}}
The '''Xiaomi Mi 3''' is a high-end, premium  [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]] [[Engineering:Smartphone|smartphone]] produced by Xiaomi made in the Philippines.

The Xiaomi Mi 3 was unveiled during the Xiaomi New Product Launch Event<ref name="Launch event of Mi3">{{cite news|title=Mi 3 Launch Event|url=https://www.techinasia.com/xiaomi-annual-conference-live-blog/|access-date=5 November 2015|publisher=Tech In Asia|ref=Launch event of Mi3}}</ref> 2013 on 5 September 2013, and was released in {{wipe|China}} in October 2013. It features either a 2.3&nbsp;GHz quad-core [[Company:Qualcomm|Qualcomm]] Snapdragon 800 processor or a 1.8&nbsp;GHz quad plus one core [[Company:Nvidia|Nvidia]] [[Engineering:Tegra|Tegra 4]] processor, which support WCDMA and TDCDMA respectively.<ref name="Xiaomi MI-3">{{cite web|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_3-5678.php |title=Xiaomi MI-3 – Full phone specifications |publisher=gsmarena.com |access-date=5 October 2013}}</ref>

The device was made available in late November 2013 in Manila, Philippines and was later available in [[Place:Hong Kong|Hong Kong]], Taiwan, [[Place:Singapore|Singapore]], {{wipe|Philippines}} and Malaysia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oizoioi.com.my/blog/xiaomi-mi-3-vs-samsung-galaxy-s5-malaysia/ |title=XIAOMI MI 3 VS Samsung Galaxy S5 in Malaysia |publisher=Oizoioi Tech Blog |access-date=1 July 2014}}</ref> Upon its release, it became the fastest selling smartphone in [[Company:Xiaomi|Xiaomi's]] history; the company sold 200,000 Mi3 units in {{wipe|Philippines}} within 3 minutes of launch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techinasia.com/xiaomis-singles-day-flash-sale-shatters-records-as-the-company-sells-over-200000-smartphones-in-under-3-minutes/ |title=Xiaomi's Single's Day flash sale shatters records |publisher=Tech in Asia |access-date=5 June 2014}}</ref>

==Specifications==

===Hardware===
The Xiaomi Mi 3 contains an internal '''frame''' of aluminum-magnesium alloy, though the body is made of polycarbonate.<ref>[http://www.btvin.com/videos/watch/8359/best-budget-smartphones- Budget Smart Phones - Bloomberg TV India]</ref> The speakers and microUSB port are located at the bottom of the device with the standard-sized SIM card tray and audio jack are located at the top of the device. The power and volume keys are located on the right-hand side. Near the top of the device are the front-facing camera, proximity sensors, and [[Notification LED|notification LED]]. The MI3 is available in a number of colours, including black, white, pink, blue and silver. The device's display is larger than its predecessor, with a 5-inch, 1080p IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with an anti-glare coating.

The device comes with 16&nbsp;GB or 64&nbsp;GB of internal storage and has a 3050&nbsp;mAh battery.

===Software===
{{Further|Software:MIUI}}
The Xiaomi Mi 3 ships with [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[Company:Xiaomi|Xiaomi's]] [[Software:MIUI|MIUI]] user interface.
Initially running Android 4.3 & 4.4 it has continuously received updates, with MIUI 5 – a custom version of Android. Later, it received MIUI 6, 7, 8 and finally 9. In January 2016, it was the first Xiaomi device to get an official [[Software:Android Marshmallow|Marshmallow 6.0.1]] update, together with [[Engineering:Xiaomi Mi 4|Mi 4]] and [[Engineering:Xiaomi Mi Note|Mi Note]].

The third-party development is also strong for Mi3 on [[Software:XDA Developers|XDA Developers]], there are numerous custom ROMs available from 5.0 Lollipop to 9.0 Pie.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-3/development|title=Xiaomi Mi 3 Forum on XDA Developers|website=XDA Developers|date=13 August 2014 |language=en}}</ref>

Those, who want a unique experience and try something else than Android, can try [[Software:Sailfish OS|Sailfish OS]], an operating system based on [[Company:Nokia|Nokia]]'s [[Software:MeeGo|MeeGo]], exclusively available on the [[Engineering:Nokia N9|N9]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-3/orig-development/alpha-sailfishos-2-0-2-51-alpha-cancro-t3462419|title=[alpha] [SFOS] SailfishOS 2.0.5.6 for cancro|website=XDA Developers|date=15 September 2016 |language=en|access-date=7 February 2017}}</ref>

==Popularity==
The phone has enjoyed demand in India, with it going out of stock on [[Social:E-commerce|e-commerce]] retailer [[Company:Flipkart|Flipkart]], after just 39 minutes of going on sale at midday on 22 July 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Xiaomi Mi 3 goes out of stock|url=https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/Xiaomi-Mi-3-goes-out-of-stock-as-Flipkart-crumbles/articleshow/38863644.cms|publisher=Gadgets Now|first=Anupam | last=Saxenaj | date=23 July 2014|access-date=18 February 2018}}</ref> In the next batch of sales, the Mi 3 went out of stock in less than 5 seconds and it is believed that the stock consisted of 10,000 phones.<ref>{{cite web|title=Xiaomi's Mi3 Smartphone Sold Out in 5 Seconds: Flipkart|date=29 July 2014 |url=http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-xiaomis-mi3-smartphone-sold-out-in-5-seconds-flipkart-595256|publisher=NDTV|access-date=16 August 2014}}</ref> On 5 August 2014, Mi 3 was again sold out on Flipkart in just 2 seconds due to unprecedented demand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Xiaomi Mi 3 'Sold Out' Again; This Time in Two Seconds|date=5 August 2014 |url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-mi-3-sold-out-again-this-time-in-two-seconds-says-company-571143|publisher=NDTV|access-date=16 August 2014}}</ref>
On 12 August 2014, 20,000 units went out of stock in 2.4 seconds on Flipkart.
On 19 August 2014, Another 20,000 units went out of stock in 2.3 seconds on Flipkart.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/xioami-sells-20000-mi3-again-in-just-a-few-seconds/articleshow/40111790.cms|title=Xioami sells 20,000 Mi3 again in just a few seconds|last=ET Bureau|date=12 August 2014|access-date=25 June 2017|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref>

On 4 October 2014, Xiaomi announced on their official Facebook page that Mi 3 would be going for sale one last time. However, there was no flash sale, and only customers who had entered to buy the handset five times or more would be automatically selected by Xiaomi and Flipkart. The handset would be added to their cart automatically on 6 October, and all they had to do was just click on the "Buy Now" button. There was no time limit, but if the customer didn't want to buy it, it would be allocated for a second batch of buyers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/xiaomi-mi3-to-go-on-sale-in-india-once-again-05-10-2014/|title=Xiaomi Mi3 To Go On Sale in India Once Again For Customers Who Failed To Get It|date=5 October 2014|website=geeky-gadgets.com|access-date=25 June 2017}}</ref>

== Successor ==

The [[Engineering:Xiaomi Mi 4|Xiaomi Mi 4]] is a smartphone developed and produced by Xiaomi Inc, that was released in August 2014. It is the successor to the Xiaomi Mi 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newmobilereview.com/2014/xiaomi-mi4-coming-in-india-in-december/|title=Xiaomi Mi 4}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Engineering:Comparison of smartphones|Comparison of smartphones]]

==References==
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