After a long time, Coolpad is ready to try and make a breakthrough in the budget smartphone/tablet market. The company launched the Coolpad Cool 3 today, and the device has been priced at Rs 5999. At this price point, the Cool 3 will be directly in competition with the Redmi 6A.
Its selling point is the dewdrop notch display, a first from Coolpad, as well running Android 9 Pie out of the box. The Cool 3 is the first device in its price segment having these features. It also has a dual colour glossy back finish.
The Cool 3 has a rear fingerprint sensor as well as Face Unlock technology that functions even in low light. The dual rear camera setup features 8MP and 0.3MP sensors, while the selfie camera in front has a 5MP sensor and a number of beauty levels.
The device backs a 3000mAh battery. Connectivity options include 4G VoltE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS + GLONASS. The phone is also dual-SIM capable.
Coolpad’s last release in India was the Mega series in December 2018, which didn't have many takers. The new Cool 3 can be seen as the company's attempt at a resurgence in the Indian market.