Xiaomi Redmi Y3: Budget phone with impressive selfie camera, performance

The Redmi Y3's glass build, gradient design, decent on-battery time, and capable front camera make it a good option in the camera-centric budget smartphone segment

The Redmi Y3, a selfie camera-centric smartphone from Chinese phone maker Xiaomi, is a successor to the Redmi Y2 (review), with more than just a few cosmetic upgrades. Its front camera has higher megapixels, and the phone boasts a new design, mid-tier processor, and decent battery capacity. The sum of its features and specifications makes the smartphone an all-rounder in its segment, at least on paper. Let us take a look at how it fares in real life:

Design and display

The Xiaomi Redmi Y3 takes design cues from the Redmi Note 7-series. It has a metallic