Recently, Xiaomi has made a small upgrade to Hongmi 3, which focuses on the low-end market. It has launched a high configuration version of Hongmi 3 with enhanced configuration, upgraded the operating memory from 2GB to 3GB, and upgraded the built-in storage from 16GB to 32GB, and added a post fingerprint identification module. The improvement of built-in storage and the addition of fingerprint identification have increased the practicability of red rice.
to configure
Processor: Snapdragon 616 4 × 1.5GHz A53+4 × 1.2GHz A53
GPU: Adreno 405 graphics processor
Running memory: 3GB LPDDR3
Built in storage: 32GB cMMC4.5
Battery capacity: 4100mAh
Screen size: 5 inch 720P resolution
Rear camera: 13 million pixels f/2.0
Front camera: 5 megapixel f/2.2
Body size: 139.3×69.6×8.5mm
Weight: 143g
Network: All Netcom
Fingerprint identification: support
appearance
We got the full Netcom version of the high configuration version of Hongmi mobile phone 3, which supports dual cards and dual standby full Netcom, and can perfectly support telecom 4G.
The packing box has the consistent style of Xiaomi, and the box is quite compact.
Charger, data cable, pin and other accessories are included with the machine, but earphones are not included.
The attached charger is 5V 2A.
I posted a protective sticker on the camera when I came out, which was quite careful.
Hongmi 3 has added post fingerprint recognition, which has greatly increased its practicability in practical use, and the convenience brought by fingerprint recognition is self-evident.
The front design of the high configuration version of Hongmi 3 is completely consistent with that of the standard version. The light color of the gold front panel is not abrupt.
Although it is only a thousand yuan machine, the whole Hongmi 3 is unconventional. As a relatively small mobile phone, Hongmi 3 is equipped with a large capacity battery of 4100mAh, and its endurance is quite strong.
The left is the standard version, and the right is the high configuration version.
The front panel design is identical, and the fuselage dimensions of the two are also identical. The high configuration version is slightly heavier.
The design of the back is very different from the standard version. In addition to the eye-catching fingerprint recognition, the texture design is also very different.
The standard version of Red Rice 3 uses a diamond stripe design for the back cover, which can be described as a mixed praise. Xiaomi abandoned this design in the high configuration version of Hongmi 3 and adopted the conventional metal back cover+sandblasting process.
In terms of layout, the two are completely consistent. Except for the fingerprint identification module, other openings and interfaces are completely consistent.
user's experience
In our previous evaluation, we were quite impressed by the endurance of Hongmi 3. Its 720P screen and 4100mAh large capacity battery make the endurance quite violent. After three and a half hours of endurance test, 81% of the battery is still left. The high configuration version of Hongmi 3 has continued this strong endurance performance, which is quite good in daily use and can meet the needs of a whole day's use. With such a large battery, it still maintains an 8.5mm fuselage, and the overall weight is only 143g. The size and weight of the fuselage are well controlled.
In terms of system, the high configuration version of Hongmi 3 adopts MIUI 7.2 system, version number is 7.2.7.0, customized based on Android 5.1.1, the operation logic is almost the same as that of other Xiaomi phones, and the use experience is similar to that of other Xiaomi phones in use.
With the upgrade of the running memory from 2GB to 3GB, the available memory of Hongmi has been greatly improved. The standard Hongmi 3 has only 940MB of available memory after cleaning the background, and the high configuration version has about 1.8GB of available memory. At the same time, no matter how many applications are running, there is no need to worry about the problem that the background program will be killed due to insufficient memory, However, there is no obvious difference in the actual running speed of the program. Its 32GB built-in storage also has more available space than 16GB. With the Android system taking up more and more built-in storage, the 16GB model has been difficult to meet the needs of users.
fingerprint identification
The biggest difference from the standard version is that the high configuration version of Hongmi 3 has added fingerprint recognition, which is not common in mobile phones at the same price. As the high configuration version of Hongmi 3, the author believes that the significance of adding fingerprint recognition is far higher than the improvement of running memory. The identification of Hongmi 3 is designed on the back, which can be easily used when holding. When the screen is turned off, the index finger can be quickly unlocked after a short pause on the fingerprint identification module. The speed of fingerprint identification is relatively fast, which is faster and more convenient than entering passwords or gestures.
summary
As an enhanced version of a model with a mature design, the high configuration version of Hongmi 3 has not improved much, but every upgrade point is just right. Fingerprint identification brings convenience to unlocking, and 32GB built-in storage also provides more space for users. Although it is only a minor repair, the overall improvement in the use experience is still positive. Even though the price has increased to a certain extent, the high configuration version of Hongmi 3 is still one of the most competitive models in the thousand yuan machine market.
