The Redmi Note 3 is the latest large-screen, low-cost phone from Chinese handset maker Xiaomi – the company often referred to as The Apple of the East, thanks to its dominant position in that particular part of the world. It isn’t entirely made of metal, though – the top and bottom edges are plastic, which blend in seamlessly with the rest of the design – but this definitely feels like it’s in a class above most budget blowers. The construction is also rock-solid, with no noticeable movement when gripped tightly.