Xiaomi to launch Redmi 3A with 4,000mAh battery for Rs 6,000

Riding on the success of Xiaomi Redmi series, the tech giant is all set to launch the Redmi 3A with a 4000mAh battery. The smartphone is aimed towards those seeking a budget handset with a good battery life.

According to a leaked information reported by MyDrivers the Redmi 3A will feature a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1720 x 1280 pixels. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 435 chipset featuring an octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz and is paired with an Adreno 505 GPU. The smartphone will run on MIUI which is based on Android 6.0.1 out of the box. The 3A will sport 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can further be expanded by using a microSD card.

As for the camera, the Redmi 3A will feature a rear 13MP sensor, while the front-camera will sport a 5MP sensor. Additional features include a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel, a CAT7 LTE modem with VoLTE, and an 802.11 ac Wi-Fi networking. The device is likely to be available in Silver and Gold colours.

Early rumours indicate that the smartphone would be priced at just $91 (approx. Rs 6,000).