I purchased Redmi note 3 just because of the buzz around it, but now I am more than happy to get one. I was lucky enough to get it in Amazons flash sale. I have been using it for a week now. It is one of the best phone available at this price point. It has smooth performance and gorgeous screen.
Pros:
Excellent screen quality
Very fast and smooth performance
Ample 3 GB RAM
Excellent build quality
Expandable memory
Huge battery
Cons:
Bit heavier at 170 grams.
Camera quality not up to the mark specially in low light
Not available easily(only through flash sale)
Hybrid sim slot limits the usage of memory card and 2 sims together.
No screen protection with gorilla glass
I would recommend this phone as it is one of the best phone at this price and scores better in looks and performance compared to phones at almost double the price.
Some alternatives:
Moto G4 Plus
Lenovo Zuk
LeEco Le 1S
Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Huawei Honor 5X