Xiaomi Redmi 3s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera

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: 37 g lighter

    Redmi 3s:
    144 g
    Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera:
    181 g
  • Width

    Redmi 3s: 5.8 mm narrower

    Redmi 3s:
    69.6 mm
    Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera:
    75.4 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 3s: 0.99 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi 3s:
    5 in
    Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera:
    5.99 in
  • Chipset

    Redmi 3s:
    Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
    Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera:
    Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Redmi 3s:
    Single
    Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera:
    Dual
  • Height

    Redmi 3s: 19.3 mm shorter

    Redmi 3s:
    139.3 mm
    Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera:
    158.6 mm

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 5 AI Dual Camera

    Height:
    158.6 mm +19.3 mm versus Redmi 3s
    Width:
    75.4 mm +5.8 mm versus Redmi 3s
    Depth:
    8.1 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi 3s

    144 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera

    181 g

    +37 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 5 AI Dual Camera

    Screen diagonal:
    5.99 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    92.6 cm²

Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera has approximately 34.4% 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 5 AI Dual Camera, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageRedmi 3sRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
16 GB 2 GB RAM Unknown
Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera: Original memory entry

64 GB · 4/6 GB RAM 32 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 5 AI Dual Camera

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

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 5 AI Dual Camera

  2. 2. Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera

    4000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi 3s2. Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 139.3 Х 69.6 Х 8.5 mm
  • 158.6 Х 75.4 Х 8.1 mm
Weight
  • 144 g
  • 181 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5" inch
  • 5.99" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 1080 x 2160 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 64 GB
  • 4/6 GB RAM 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
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 8.0 (Oreo); MIUI 9
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 68.9 cm2
  • 92.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 71.1%
  • 77.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 294 PPI
  • 403 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 12 MP
  • Dual
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.0
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.9
  • 1/2.55''
  • 1.4µm
  • dual pixel PDAF -5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1.25µm
  • depth sensor
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1.12µm
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 505
  • Adreno 509
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 633
  • 1330
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 1774
Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 1802
Unknown
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 149823
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 122
  • 274
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 604
  • 1160
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Release date
  • 2016
  • June
  • 2018
  • March
Colors
  • Gold
  • Dark Gray
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Rose Gold
  • Blue
  • Flame red
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 120 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-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 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 34(2000)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500) - China LTE band 1(2100)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 20(800)
  • 40(2300) - Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Hong Kong
  • Vietnam LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 28(700)
  • 40(2300) - Taiwan
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
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR EU - 0.62 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)
  • SAR - 0.79 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi 3s, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationRedmi 3sRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
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 (Quick Charge 3.0) - For China
  • Taiwan
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Hong Kong
  • Vietnam
  • Thailand