Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 3s vs Xiaomi Redmi 3x
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 3s and Xiaomi Redmi 3x: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi 3s | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 3s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 3s | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 3s | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Silver | Gold, Grey, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 69.6 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Body Height | 139.3 mm | 139.3 mm |
| Weight | 144 g | 144 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.1 % | 71.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 3s | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,100 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 3s | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 294 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,087 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch, Touchscreen | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 3s | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 3s | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 3s | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 3s | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.22 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.22 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.62 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.43 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 3s | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 3s | Redmi 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2016031 | — |
