Case

In terms of looks and feel, the Redmi 3 already surpasses its predecessor. The cheap plastic feel of the Redmi 2 is now a matte silvery surface with a printed diamond pattern and chrome lining around the front edges and corners. It's still a smooth surface from top to bottom not unlike on an iPhone, so Xiaomi has gone for a higher-end feel without necessarily jacking up prices.

Case quality is very good with only very minimal twisting and slight creaking when attempting to bend the device. Pressing down firmly on the glass display will cause ripples on the screen. Otherwise, the phone is well made with no unintended crevices in between edges. On the flip side, the back cover is no longer removable and the manufacturer offers only Silver, Gray, and Gold colors.