Xiaomi’s new budget wonder, the Redmi 3s and Redmi 3s Prime, goes on sale in India later today. For its price, the handset is absolutely game changing and offers the perfect balance between performance, build quality, features, and price.

If you are looking to buy the Redmi 3S or the Redmi 3S Prime, but have some questions regarding it, check out our FAQ below.

Q) What are the full specifications of the Redmi 3S/Prime?

A) The full specs of the Redmi 3S Prime are as follows:

• Dimensions: 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm
• Weight: 144g
• Display: 5-inch 720p IPS LCD
• Chipset: Snapdragon 430 chipset clocked at 1.4GHz
• GPU: Adreno 505
• RAM: 2/3GB
• Storage: 16/32GB, microSD card slot
• Rear camera: 13MP PDAF, F/2.0 aperture, LED flash, Full HD video recording
• Front camera: 5MP
• Sensors: Fingerprint (Prime only), Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light sensor, eCompass
• Connectivity: LTE, (Hybrid) Dual-SIM, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, microUSB
• Battery: 4100mAh non-removable
• Others: MIUI 7, Upgradeable to MIUI8

Q) Is the battery of the handset removable?

A) No, since the Redmi 3s/Prime features a unibody aluminium build, the battery and the back cover are not removable.

Q) What kind of SIM card slot does the phone have? Can I use two SIM cards and a microSD card at the same time?

A) The Redmi 3S features a hybrid SIM card slot. This means that you can either 1 SIM card and microSD card or 2 SIM cards at any given time. The primary SIM slot accepts microSIM cards, while the secondary slot accepts nanoSIM cards.

Q) Is the display on the Redmi 3S protected by Gorilla Glass?

A) The 5-inch 720p IPS display on the Redmi 3S is not protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass. It is a strengthened glass that is less prone to scratches, but it is not Gorilla Glass. It is, however, very resistant to scratches.

Q) What is the difference between the Redmi 3S and the Redmi 3S apart from the difference in RAM and storage?

A) The Redmi 3S Prime also features a fingerprint scanner that is missing from the non-Prime version of the handset. The additional RAM (3GB vs 2GB) and storage (32GB vs 16GB) will also make a huge difference in the long run.

Q) Where is the fingerprint scanner on the Redmi 3S Prime located? Is it touch based?

A) The fingerprint scanner on the Redmi 3S Prime is located at the rear, and yes, it is touch based.

Q) How many fingerprints can one register on the Redmi 3S Prime?

A) 5.

Q) Can you record slow-motion videos on the Redmi 3S?

A) No, you cannot. The handset can record videos in Full HD resolution at 30fps though.

Q) Which version of Android does the handset run on?

A) Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Q) Which version of MIUI does the Redmi 3S run on? Will it get the MIUI 8 update?

A) The Redmi 3S runs on MIUI 7 out of the box, which is based on Marshmallow. The phone will receive the MIUI 8 update.

Q) Does the Redmi 3S support LTE and VoLTe networks? Will a Reliance Jio SIM work on the phone?

A) Yes, it does support LTE and VoLTE out of the box. Unlike many other phones, the handset will also work with a Reliance Jio SIM out of the box. The Redmi 3S also supports Band 5, which will be used by many Indian operators in the future.

Q) Is Quick charging supported on the Redmi 3S/Prime?

A) No, it does not. Xiaomi does bundle a 5v @ 2A charger with the phone to ensure the handset does not charge at a snail’s pace.

Q) How much free storage space does the Redmi 3S Prime has out of the box?

A) Almost 24GB out of the box. The 16GB variant has around 10GB of free storage space.

Q) Can you uninstall or disable pre-installed apps on the handset?

A) Yes, you can uninstall or disable some pre-installed apps on the Redmi 3S, but not all.

Q) Are the capacitive keys on the Redmi 3S backlit?

A) Yes, the capacitive keys on the Redmi 3S are backlit.

Q) What contents do you get inside the retail box of the Redmi 3s/Prime?

A) You get the phone, a 2A charger, a USB cable, SIM ejector tool, and some regulatory papers. No case, screen guard, or earphones are bundled with the phone.

Q) Does the handset support USB OTG?

A) Yes, the Redmi 3S Prime supports USB On-The-Go. This allows you to directly connect pen drives, external hard disks and more using an adapter to the device.

Q) When does the Redmi 3s go on sale and where?

A) The Redmi 3s Prime goes on sale on August 9th at 12 noon exclusively on Flipkart and Mi.com. The 2GB Redmi 3s variant will go on sale on August 17th on Flipkart, with the Prime variant being available on Mi.com.

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