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Xiaomi Redmi 3S

Specifications

Xiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi 3S (Redmi Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) 8 x 1.4 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
2048 MB 
Display
5.00 inch 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixel 294 PPI, IPS, 16M colors, glossy: yes
Storage
16 GB eMMC Flash, 16 GB 
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 1 Infrared, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot), Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.1, 2G bands: GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 || CDMA 800 / 1900 || 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 || 4G bands: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.5 x 139.3 x 69.6 ( = 0.33 x 5.48 x 2.74 in)
Battery
4100 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix f/2.2, 1080p@30fps
Weight
144 g ( = 5.08 oz / 0.32 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
200 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 81.67% - good
Average of 6 scores (from 15 reviews)
price: 88%, performance: 80%, features: 80%, display: 72% mobility: 96%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S

Xiaomi Redmi 3S review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
Finally, the Redmi 3S has gotten everything perfect just before the Redmi 4 premiere. With the new Snapdragon 430 chipset and its Adreno 505 GPU the users can enjoy the benefits of OpenGL ES3.1 and a slightly faster performance. The rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is here to stay, too. And, of course, you can get the 3S in a Prime revision with double the storage and 3GB of RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/10/2016
Xiaomi Redmi 3S review: Redefining the budget segment all over again
Source: Android Central English Archive.org version
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. The phone offers a metal chassis, Snapdragon 430, and a massive 4100mAh battery that will last at least two days on a full charge. Combine all of the above with a price that's nearly half of that of the budget Moto G4, and you get an inkling of what Xiaomi is trying to achieve with the Redmi 3S.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/17/2016
80% The best £120 you'll spend today - Xiaomi's new Redmi 3S is an unbeatable budget Android
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Right now the Redmi 3S Pro is available for just an extra £5 over the 3S, but ordinarily we would have said you will struggle to find better value for money than what is offered by Xiaomi's new Redmi 3S. This budget Android phone is feature-packed and capable, and has a new fingerprint scanner. You can't expect any more for £120, just remember that Google Play isn't installed out of the box.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 80%

Foreign Reviews

92% Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
77% Xiaomi Redmi 3s: análisis en español del gama baja de Xiaomi
Source: FAQsAndroid Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 90% display: 70% mobility: 95% workmanship: 70%
77% Xiaomi Redmi 3s: análisis en español del gama baja de Xiaomi
Source: FAQsAndroid Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 90% display: 70% mobility: 95% workmanship: 70%
Smartphone básico 5": Xiaomi Redmi 3S (DualSIM)
Source: Putoinformatico Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; compact size; decent hardware; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/18/2017
84% Recensione Xiaomi Redmi 3S: upgrade più prestante e sicuro
Source: Chimera Revo Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Recensione Xiaomi Redmi 3S Internazionale, Best Buy
Source: Pianeta Cellulare Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; solid workmanship; high performance; long battery life; decent cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2016
Recensione Xiaomi Redmi 3S Internazionale, Best Buy
Source: Pianeta Cellulare Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; solid workmanship; decent performance; long battery life; good price; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2016
80% Recenzja Xiaomi Redmi 3S
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 75% mobility: 95% workmanship: 75%
Xiaomi Redmi 3s – test i recenzja
Source: One Tech Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; great built quality; excellent cameras; compact size; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Slow charging; average speakers; only 16GB Rom.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/05/2017
Смартфон Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; high autonomy; good price. Negative: Imperfect design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2016
Xiaomi Redmi 3S: Poprvé s českým LTE (recenze)
Source: CNews.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; high autonomy; decent cameras; low price. Negative: Average hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/20/2017
Xiaomi Redmi 3S – malá cenovka, veľká batéria
Source: Fony.sk SK→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; high performance; quality workmanship; long battery life; compact size. Negative: Slow charge; relatively heavy; average camera; sim and microSD are on the same slot.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/13/2016

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 505: Mid range graphics card integrated in the Snapdragon 430 and 435 SoCs. Based on the 500 generation and supports modern standards like Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE, OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


430: Lower mainstream octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC clocked at up to 1.4 GHz and the Adreno 505 GPU, a DDR3L-1600 memory controller as well as an X6 LTE (Cat. 4) modem.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


5.00":

This display is tiny. You will probably see very little on the screen and be able to use mini-resolutions.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Xiaomi:

Founded in 2010, Xiaomi Corporation is a Chinese multinational electronics company and produces consumer electronics and related products, including smartphones, televisions, fitness bands, power banks, headphones, smart devices and accessories. Xiaomi offers its products under the Mi, Redmi and POCO brands.


81.67%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2016-08-19)