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Xiaomi·Flagship · Released Sep 2013

Xiaomi Mi 3

The 2013 phone that turned Xiaomi into a global name.

32/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$330
Color · Gray
Display
5.0" FHD LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 800
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/2.2
Battery
3,050 mAh
Weight
145 g
AI Snapshot

The phone that made Xiaomi a global player.

The Mi 3 brought flagship power to a low price and pushed Xiaomi beyond China. A pivotal device for the brand — now a vintage entry.

Subscores · 0–100
Display52
Camera38
Performance24
Battery50
Build50
Value62
  • Flagship Snapdragon 800 at a disruptive $330.
  • Sharp FHD display; capable camera for 2013.
  • The device that took Xiaomi international.
  • Large battery for its size.

Full specifications

Type
IPS LCD
Size
5.0 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px (441 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Main
13 MP, f/2.2, Sony Exmor RS
Selfie
2 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -97.8%
This
35,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -96.4%
This
105
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -96.6%
This
275
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -99.2%
This
0.5 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

Frequently asked questions

When was the Xiaomi Mi 3 released?

The Xiaomi Mi 3 was released in Sep 2013.

What is the Xiaomi Mi 3 screen size and type?

The Xiaomi Mi 3 has a 5.0" FHD LCD display.

What chipset does the Xiaomi Mi 3 use?

The Xiaomi Mi 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 800 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Xiaomi Mi 3 have?

The Xiaomi Mi 3 ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Xiaomi Mi 3 battery capacity?

The Xiaomi Mi 3 has a 3,050 mAh battery.

What is the Xiaomi Mi 3 main camera?

The Xiaomi Mi 3 has a 13 MP · f/2.2 main camera.

How fast does the Xiaomi Mi 3 charge?

The Xiaomi Mi 3 supports ~5 W wired charging.

Is the Xiaomi Mi 3 worth buying?

The Mi 3 brought flagship power to a low price and pushed Xiaomi beyond China. A pivotal device for the brand — now a vintage entry. SpecEagle gives the Xiaomi Mi 3 an editorial score of 32/100.

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