Xiaomi Redmi 3s vs ZTE Grand S3

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.

  • Width

    Redmi 3s: 7.4 mm narrower

    Redmi 3s:
    69.6 mm
    Grand S3:
    77 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 3s: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi 3s:
    5 in
    Grand S3:
    5.5 in
  • Memory variants

    At 16 GB storage

    Redmi 3s:
    2 GB RAM
    Grand S3:
    3 GB RAM
  • Chipset

    Redmi 3s:
    Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
    Grand S3:
    Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    Redmi 3s: 1.3 mm thinner

    Redmi 3s:
    8.5 mm
    Grand S3:
    9.8 mm
  • Height

    Redmi 3s: 15.7 mm shorter

    Redmi 3s:
    139.3 mm
    Grand S3:
    155 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
    Weight:
    144 g
  2. 2. Grand S3

    Height:
    155 mm +15.7 mm versus Redmi 3s
    Width:
    77 mm +7.4 mm versus Redmi 3s
    Depth:
    9.8 mm +1.3 mm versus Redmi 3s
    Weight:
    Unknown

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. Grand S3

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

Grand S3 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, Grand S3, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageRedmi 3sGrand S3
16 GB Recorded for all phones 2 GB RAM 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. Grand S3

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated 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

    +1000 mAh versus Grand S3

  2. 2. Grand S3

    3100 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi 3s2. Grand S3

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi 3s, Grand S3.
SpecificationRedmi 3sGrand S3
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 139.3 Х 69.6 Х 8.5 mm
  • 155 Х 77 Х 9.8 mm
Weight
  • 144 g
  • 0 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
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4100 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3100 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); MIUI 9.2
  • Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi 3s, Grand S3.
SpecificationRedmi 3sGrand S3
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 68.9 cm2
  • 83.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 71.1%
  • 69.9%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 294 PPI
  • 401 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi 3s, Grand S3.
SpecificationRedmi 3sGrand S3
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.0
  • 16 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • Dual-LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 8 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi 3s, Grand S3.
SpecificationRedmi 3sGrand S3
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 505
  • Adreno 330
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 633
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 1774
Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 1802
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 122
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 604
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi 3s, Grand S3.
SpecificationRedmi 3sGrand S3
Release date
  • 2016
  • June
  • 2015
  • March
Colors
  • Gold
  • Dark Gray
  • Silver
  • Silver
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 120 EUR
  • 300 EUR
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi 3s, Grand S3.
SpecificationRedmi 3sGrand S3
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • 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 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
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
  • 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
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR EU - 0.62 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi 3s, Grand S3.
SpecificationRedmi 3sGrand S3
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement sound -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi 3s, Grand S3.
SpecificationRedmi 3sGrand S3
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging - Available in China with a fingerprint sensor
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Eyeprint ID sensor (EyeVerify)