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Xiaomi Redmi 3S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

2.74 in
5.48 in
Xiaomi Redmi 3S Mobile Phone
Xiaomi Redmi 3S
2.99 in
5.91 in
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Mobile Phone
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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3 editorial reviews
Worth every penny!Read more
Xiaomi redefined the entry-level segment in 2014 with the Redmi 1S. Two years later, the brand is at it once again with the Redmi 3S.Read more
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6 editorial reviews
Text: Debashis Sarkar, TOI Tech The successor of the first generation Redmi Note is finally here in India. Back in November 2014, when Xiaomi first launched its 5.5-inch Redmi Note phablet, it was a game changer at Rs 9,999. After 16 months, Xiaomi aims to redo the same thing at the same price, of course, in a more competitive market now. The Redmi Note 3 will be offered in two options: 2GB RAM with 16GB ROM at Rs 9,999 and 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM at Rs 11,999. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 reviewRead more
Equipped with a Snapdragon 650 SoC and fingerprint sensor, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has the potential to shake up the budget smartphone market. Our review.Read more
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Hardware

Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Operating systemAndroid 6.0Android 5.1
CPU clock speed1.4 GHz2.0 GHz
CPU cores8-core8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937MediaTek Helio X MT6795
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 505PowerVR G6200
RAM memory2 GB
  • 2 GB
  • 3 GB

Display

Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Screen size5.0 in5.5 in
Touchscreenyesyes
Number of colors16.7M16.7M
Panel typeLCDLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyIPS TFTIPS TFT
Pixel density294.0 ppi401.0 ppi
Dual screen supportnono
Scratch resistant displaynono
HDRnono
Multi touchyesyes

Rear camera

Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f2.2 f
Video recordingyesyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps30.0 fps
Autofocusyesyes
Burst Modeyesyes
Digital zoomyesyes
Face detectionyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyes
HDR Captureyesyes
LED Flashyesyes
Panoramayesyes
Smile detectionyesyes
Touch focusyesyes

Front camera

Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx

Storage

Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
Memory card readeryesyes
Maximum card storage128GB128GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSDmicroSD

Design

Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Colour of product
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • White
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • White
MaterialMetalPlastic
Water resistantnono
Shock resistantnono

Dimensions

Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Height5.48 in5.91 in
Width2.74 in2.99 in
Depth0.33 in0.34 in
Weight5.08 oz5.78 oz

Sensors

Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes
Digital compassyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyes
Fingerprintyesyes
Gyroscopeyesyes

Other features

Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
FM radioyesyes
IRyesyes

Connectivity

Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Dual sim supportyesyes
Sim card sizeMicro-SIMMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiednoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Bluetooth profileA2DPA2DP
NFCnono
Charging connectionUSBUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB version2.02.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yesyes
Video outputNoNo

Cellular

Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+HSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASSGLONASS
2G GSMyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyesyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyesyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
  • 2500 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyesyes

Battery

Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Replaceable batterynono
Battery typeLithium ionLithium Polymer
Battery capacity4100.0 mAh4000.0 mAh
Fast chargingyesno
Wireless charging nono

Pros & Cons

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