Xiaomi Redmi 3s
#3990
Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X)
#3848Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X)
Performance
56.156.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.329.3
Build
94.491.7
Connectivity
45.349.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.038.0
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 3s and Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Redmi 4 (4X) has Gorilla Glass protection.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 4 (4X) is equipped with a slightly more advanced Snapdragon 435 chipset compared to the Snapdragon 430 in the Redmi 3s, although both have similar CPU and GPU configurations.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both models offering a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is the same at 4100 mAh, but the Redmi 4 (4X) lacks fast charging.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Redmi 4 (4X) being slightly heavier and featuring plastic ends, while both run on Android 6.0.1 with MIUI, though the Redmi 4 (4X) can be upgraded to Nougat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X)
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
Available in China with a fingerprint sensor
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi 4X for China, Malaysia, Pakistan, Indonesia
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
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (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
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB 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-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
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)
139.2 x 70 x 8.7 mm (5.48 x 2.76 x 0.34 in)
Weight
144 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame, plastic ends
Colors
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.22 W/kg (head) 1.22 W/kg (body)
0.77 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/100 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
4.2, 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), upgradable to 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass