Xiaomi unveils Redmi Note 3 with fingerprint scanner, MiPad 2 and Mi Air Purifier 2

As reported recently , Xiaomi has launched the much-awaited Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 smartphone along with the expected MiPad 2 tablet. The smartphone has been priced at RMB 899 (approximately Rs 9500) while MiPad 2 has been priced at RMB 999 (approximately Rs 10,500). https://twitter.com/xiaomi/status/669041851287105536 The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 smartphone is basically a refreshed Redmi Note 2 that comes with upgrades such as an all-metal body, a fingerprint sensor and a larger 4000 mAh battery. The smartphone retains the MediaTek Helio X10 chipset and 2GB LPDDR3 RAM along with the 5.5-inch full HD Display, 13 MP primary camera and 4G dual SIM support from the Note 2. https://twitter.com/xiaomi/status/669041851287105536 Coming to Xiaomi’s tablet offering – the MiPad 2 – is more of an all-new product with refreshed design and new internals. The device packs in a sharp 7.9 inches display with 2048 x 1563 pixels, which is protected by an all-metal build that is not only thinner, but lighter compared to the previous MiPad as well. Inside, Xiaomi has gone with a quad-core Intel Atom X5-Z8500 processor coupled with 2 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and Intel HD graphics for the GPU. Memory options are limited to 16 GB and 64 GB variants. There is also an 8 MP camera unit on the back, while the front-facing one is a 5 MP unit. Powering it all is a 6190 mAh battery and the device also features USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. https://twitter.com/xiaomi/status/669041851287105536 Lastly, Xiaomi’s next surprise product is the Mi Air Purifier 2. The new model has grown smaller and lighter, but posses a larger CADR of 388m3/h. CADR is a measure of the ability of an air purifier to deliver clean air and stands for clean air delivery rate. Xiaomi claims that the new Mi Air Purifier 2 takes up a smaller footprint and is 11 percent quieter, and 58 percent better when it comes to power efficiency. The Air Purifier 2 is priced at RMB 699 (approximately Rs 7500), while the filters will retail for RMB 149 (approximately Rs 1500) each. Coming to availability and pricing, for now, Xiaomi has announced these products just for its home market, China. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 will be available in 16 GB (2 GB RAM) for RMB 899 (approximately Rs 9500) and 32 GB (3 GB RAM) for RMB 1099 (approximately Rs 11,500) options in Silver, Dark grey and Gold. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 when available will come in Dark grey and Champagne Gold and will retail for RMB 999 (approximately Rs 10,500) for the 16 GB model and RMB 1299 (approximately Rs 13,500) for the 64 GB option.