Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, with 5 reasons we mentioned before, is definitely one of the best smartphones for its price group – USD 200 and below. However, if you try to look carefully, there are a few beasts that can actually be a good alternative…

But first, let me wrap up about Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs here to make it easier for you to compare and contrast. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 comes with: 5.5” display, 2/3GB RAM with 16/32GB ROM respectively, strong Helio X10 chip set, a big 4,000 mAH battery and beautiful 13MP/5MP selfie cameras. Here are 4 competitive rivals to the Redmi Note 3:

1. Elephone M2: $170

Elephone is not a strange name for us anymore. Costing around $170, the Elephone M2 is a pretty qualified smartphone with the exact same screen size and camera sensors with Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The handset also come in 3GB RAM, which is strong enough for most users. However, the Elephone M2 runs on MediaTek MT6753 chip set instead of Helio X10 and its battery is quite smaller than that Note 3 battery: 2,600 mAH vs 4,000 mAH.

2. XOLO BLACK 1X: $150

The next device we want to introduce to you is not very familiar to many of us: XOLO Black 1X. This Chinese smartphone also share many features in common with the Note 3: screen size, 3GB RAM, camera sensors. Like the Elephone M2, this XOLO Black X1 differs in terms of chip set (a MediaTek MTK 6753) and a smaller battery: 2,400 mAH vs 4,000 mAH. The handset costs a humble price tag of $150.

3. iBerry Auxus Prime P8000: USD 200

So far, this iBerry smartphone is the one that share most specs in common with Redmi Note 3. The  iBerry Auxus Prime P8000 full specs include: 5.5 inch display, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 13MP/5MP cameras and 4160 mAH battery! However, this iBerry P8000 smartphone is slightly more expensive than our beast: costing USD 200 in comparison with USD 170 price tag.

4. Coolpad Dazen Note 3: USD 150

With $20 cheaper than the Redmi Note 3, this Coolpad Dazen Note 3 offer very similar specs and a pretty nice design. The Coolpad Note 3 is a dual SIM smartphone which is also capable of 4G LTE to some networks in India. Some Note 3 specs from Coolpad include: a 5.5-inch display, 3GB RAM, a MediaTek 6753 processor, 16GB internal storage that can be expandable up to 64GB with an extra micro SD card.

In conclusion, I am not here to deny that Redmi Note 3 by Xiaomi is a cool beast. However, if you want to try other options with the same price group, or simply looking for ideas about what such money can buy, these 4 are pretty good  choices for you.