Known for its smartphones as well as other product categories, this manufacturer launched it in China. Xiaomi Radio 3. The device has the look and feel of a walkie-talkie, but adds a surprising option: the ability to communicate over a range of 5,000 km.

How is it possible for it to achieve such a thing when other devices can barely go more than a few kilometers? Easy: because this device Leverage Netcom 4G networks especially popular in China.

Wait, the radio has a nanoSIM slot?

These devices have a two-inch screen, are IP54 protected and It has 3,000 mAh batteries according to the manufacturer, it makes it possible to have autonomy of 60 hours of use.

They charge via a USB-C port and in addition to the 3.5mm jack Possible to use with bluetooth headphones.

The sound has been improved thanks to the 40mm main speaker. One of these devices new sound processing chip Capable of increasing the volume by 30% and also reducing ambient noise for clearer communication.

What is striking is that it comes with communication capabilities thanks to the support of these 4G networks. three major operators Chinese telecommunications use. This function requires the use of a nanoSIM card (4FF), which those responsible for Xiaomi only detail in the specifications.

According to the product specifications, the supported bands are B1/B3/B5/B8 on FDD-LTE networks (frequency division multiplexing is popular in countries like Spain) and B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 on TDD-LTE. time division multiplexing, which is much more used in China and even the USA). Some are 3G GSM communication (not 4G) bands which are also compatible in Spain.however, other bands are not used in our country.

The walkie-talkie is the latest iteration in a family we’ve talked about in the past. It has functions such as creating independent groups, creating teams quickly or using it as a private intercom. You can also get OTA updatesallows you to add features or fix problems in the future.

Actually, such products are not new and there are alternatives works well in other markets, such as Spanish for example.

The idea is the same and examples like this product mix these mobile functions – Including others like GPS – with radios to suggest an idea that Xiaomi now wants to adapt to its new devices.

Price and availability of Xiaomi Walkie-Talkie 3

The new Xiaomi Walkie-Talkie 3 is available in China, where is the price 399 yuan (about 58 euros to change).

It is unknown whether Xiaomi will be able to market this product outside of China, or at what price if he finishes.

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