Only days after the announcement of Redmi 3, Xiaomi has unveiled another member of the Redmi family. Dubbed the Redmi Note 3, the smartphone is only an updated version of the original Redmi Note 3, and features better specifications, including faster CPU and better rear camera.

The MediaTek Helio X10 chipset has been replaced with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, which features a 64-bit 1.8 GHz hexa-core CPU and Adreno 510 GPU, while the rear-facing camera features a 16-megapixel sensor with f2.0 aperture and phase detection autofocus.The rest of the specs are the same. The pricing and availability will be announced later, but the 16 GB model will cost RMB 999 or around $150.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specifications

5.5-inch (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) Full HD IPS display, 178-degree viewing angle

Hexa-Core Snapdragon 650 ( 4x 1.2GHz ARM A53 + 2 x 1.8 GHz ARM A57 ) 64-bit processor with Adreno 510 GPU

2 GB RAM with 16 GB storage / 3 GB RAM with 32 GB storage

MIUI 7 based on Android Lollipop

Dual SIM

16 MP rear camera with PDAF, dual-tone LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, 1080p video recording, 120fps slow-motion

5 MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture, 1080p video recording

Dimensions: 150x76x8.65 mm; Weight: 164g

Infrared sensor

4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n (2.4 / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, GPS + GLONASS

4,000 mAh (minimum) / 4050mAh (typical) battery with fast charging