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Xiaomi Redmi 3s

Xiaomi Redmi 3s

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Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite

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Category Breakdown

Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
Performance
56.154.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.325.3
Build
94.490.1
Connectivity
45.346.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.036.8

Summary

  • The Xiaomi Redmi 3s features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~267 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Redmi 3s is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 430 chipset, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the quad-core Snapdragon 425 in the Y1 Lite.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 3s has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.0, potentially improving low-light performance.
  • The Redmi 3s also has a larger 4100 mAh battery compared to the 3080 mAh battery in the Y1 Lite, providing longer usage time.
  • On the software front, the Redmi 3s runs on Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 9.2, while the Y1 Lite is equipped with Android 7.0 and MIUI 11, offering a more updated software experience.
  • Both devices have a similar build quality with aluminum frames, but the Y1 Lite benefits from Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite

General

Release Date

2016
2017

Announced

2016
2017

Description

Available in China with a fingerprint sensor
Versions: Redmi Y1 Lite (India); Redmi Note 5A (China, Malaysia)

Display

Size

5"
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 (~267 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 505
Adreno 308

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.0

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

4100 mAh
3080 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3080 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)
153 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)

Weight

144 g
150 g

Materials

Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame

Colors

Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold

Foldable

SAR

0.22 W/kg (head)     1.22 W/kg (body)
1.53 W/kg (head)     1.32 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-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
4.2, 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 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 11

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass