Xiaomi Redmi 3s
#3990
Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime
#4076Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime
Performance
56.160.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.329.3
Build
94.477.8
Connectivity
45.345.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.036.4
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 3s and Redmi 3s Prime share similar build quality, featuring an aluminum frame and glass front, with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Snapdragon 430 chipset and octa-core CPU, but the Redmi 3s Prime offers 32GB of RAM compared to the 16GB in the Redmi 3s.
- The camera specifications are identical, with a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is also the same at 4100 mAh, with 10W charging support.
- Software experience is consistent across both devices, running Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 9.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Available in China with a fingerprint sensor
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
Weight
144 g
144 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.22 W/kg (head) 1.22 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.2
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass