| Hardware and OS | Xiaomi MI-3 | |
| Operating system | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow); MIUI 5 | |
| Processor | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) | |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | |
| Internal memory | 16/64 GB, 2 GB RAM | |
| External memory | No | |
| Display | Xiaomi MI-3 | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 5" inc | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 px | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 65.0% | |
| Display area | 68.9 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 441 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | Xiaomi MI-3 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Mini-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB Host | |
| Camera | Xiaomi MI-3 | other phones |
| Main camera | 13 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF | |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, HDR | |
| Selfie camera | 2 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | Xiaomi MI-3 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| Design | Xiaomi MI-3 | other phones |
| Colors | White, Gray, Black, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Gold, Green (16 GB) | |
| Body build | Plastic body | |
| Dimensions | 144 x 73.6 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | |
| Battery | Xiaomi MI-3 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 3050 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 500 h
Talking time- Up to 25 h
Music play - Up to 50 h | |
| Other | Xiaomi MI-3 | other phones |
| Release date | 2013, September | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | |
