Xiaomi Redmi 3s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Redmi 3s: 20 g lighter

    Redmi 3s:
    144 g
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    164 g
  • Width

    Redmi 3s: 6.4 mm narrower

    Redmi 3s:
    69.6 mm
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    76 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 3s: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi 3s:
    5 in
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    5.5 in
  • Chipset

    Redmi 3s:
    Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
  • Height

    Redmi 3s: 10.7 mm shorter

    Redmi 3s:
    139.3 mm
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    150 mm
  • Release year

    Redmi 3s:
    2016
    Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek):
    2015

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Redmi 3s

    Height:
    139.3 mm
    Width:
    69.6 mm
    Depth:
    8.5 mm
  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    Height:
    150 mm +10.7 mm versus Redmi 3s
    Width:
    76 mm +6.4 mm versus Redmi 3s
    Depth:
    8.7 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Redmi 3s

    144 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    164 g

    +20 g versus Redmi 3s

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Redmi 3s

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²

Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) has approximately 21% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 3s.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageRedmi 3sRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
16 GB 2 GB RAM Unknown
Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek): Original memory entry

16 GB · 2 GB RAM32 GB · 3 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Redmi 3s

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Redmi 3s

    4100 mAh

    +100 mAh versus Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

  2. 2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

    4000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi 3s2. Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 139.3 Х 69.6 Х 8.5 mm
  • 150 Х 76 Х 8.7 mm
Weight
  • 144 g
  • 164 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5" inch
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4100 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); MIUI 9.2
  • Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop); MIUI 7
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 68.9 cm2
  • 82.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 71.1%
  • 72.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 294 PPI
  • 403 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.0
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.2
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 505
  • PowerVR G6200
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 633
  • 1399
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 1774
Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 1802
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 122
  • 273
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 604
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Release date
  • 2016
  • June
  • 2015
  • November
Colors
  • Gold
  • Dark Gray
  • Silver
  • Silver
  • Gray
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 120 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 264 h (3G) Music play - Up to 60 h
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 40(2300) - India
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR EU - 0.62 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)
  • SAR EU - 0.33 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Radio
  • FM radio
  • Stereo FM radio
  • recording
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek).
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging - Available in China with a fingerprint sensor
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging