Xiaomi Redmi 3s
#2956
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
#2958Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.559.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 3s and Redmi 3x share similar build quality, featuring a glass front and aluminum frame, but the 3x uses a plastic back instead of aluminum.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Snapdragon 430 chipset and GPU, but the Redmi 3x offers 32GB of RAM compared to the 3s's 16GB option.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both models featuring a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is the same at 4100 mAh with 10W charging for both models.
- In terms of software experience, the Redmi 3s runs MIUI 9.2 on Android 6.0.1, while the Redmi 3x operates on MIUI 7.3 with the same Android version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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/plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.2
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 7.3
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.2
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 7.3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes