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Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB Review

Created date: 2018-09-30 21:36:09, Updated date: 2021-10-20 17:30:28

What are the strengths of the Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB? We explain its advantages and disadvantages when compared to other smartphone. Even if you are not used to choosing between different smartphone, you'll learn to make the decision of whether or not the Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB is right for you.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB 's size

The "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" is 69.6mm wide, 139.3mm tall, and 8.5mm thick. At this size, a man with large hands would be able to operate it comfortably with one hand, but it may feel a bit large for a woman with small hands. In the case of the "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB", it weighs about 144.0g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.

Both the size and weight of the "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" make it easy to hold in your hand and are unlikely to cause any trouble when you use it normally.

Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB 's screen

The "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" has a 5.0inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.

The resolution of the "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB"'s screen is pretty much standard. It shouldn't be a problem for normal use, but it might prove to be a bit dissatisfying for those who wish to better enjoy their photos, videos, or games.

The CPU performance of Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

The processing power of the "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" is, at 1.4GHz×8(8.0-cores), relatively high. Its features would position it somewhere between high and mid-level among currently available smartphones, but it will be rather stress-free in terms of using most apps. Most 3D games that don't burn up too much memory should be playable to a satisfying degree for the most part. 2D games should be no problem at all.

The "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" has 2.0GB of RAM, so it has plenty of space. In rare cases this amount of RAM might not be sufficient, but there shouldn't be too much stress on the machine with this amount.

The overall operational speed of the "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" rates as a mid-range smartphone. While you will probably not experience much sluggishness or lag with normal use, we recommend a phone at least one tier higher if you want to enjoy games or videos.

Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB 's storage capacity

The "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" has 16.0GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.

Since the "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.

The camera function of Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

The "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" has a 13.0MP main camera that lets you take photos and videos in a quite high resolution. You may be a little dissatisfied with it in some situations, for example when you want to capture scenery in very high resolution or print out beautiful photos, but this should not be an issue you run into very often.

The "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" comes with a 5.0MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.

The battery performance of Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

The "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" has a battery with a quite large capacity of 4100.0mAh. Compared to other smartphones, the battery life of the "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" is very good and will no doubt satisfy all your needs. You won't have to worry about the battery even when you use the phone to watch videos or play games for hours on end.

Overall assessment of Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

The "Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB" is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.

The merits and demerits of Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

The merits of Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

  • It's easy to hold and you can even comfortably use it with one hand.
  • It feels comparably light.
  • It has a big display that makes it easy to see text and images.
  • Because of its large battery capacity, it is good for hours of watching videos and playing games.

The demerits of Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

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Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB
ImageXiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB
MakerXiaomi
Release date2016-06
ColorGold/Dark Gray/Silver
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)69.6mm x 139.3mm x 8.5mm
Weight144.0g
Display size5.0inch
Display typeIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280
Pixel density293ppi
Battery capacity4100.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430
CPU specs1.4GHz×8(8.0-cores)
RAM size2.0GB
Storage size16.0GB
Rear-camera resolution13.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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general rating

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogeneral rating

Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

56.2-Color:Gold/Dark Gray/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.6mm x 139.3mm x 8.5mm, Weight:144.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) 16GB

55.1Color:Gold/Dark Gray/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.6mm x 141.3mm x 8.9mm, Weight:156.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime 32GB

64.4Color:Gold/Dark Gray/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.6mm x 141.3mm x 8.9mm, Weight:156.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:440ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi Pro 128GB

67.8Color:Silver/Gold/Gray, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.2mm x 151.5mm x 8.2mm, Weight:174.0g, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) 64GB

66.9Color:Silver/Gray/Gold/Blue/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.0mm x 151.0mm x 8.4mm, Weight:175.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi 3x 32GB

53.5Color:Gold/Dark Gray/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.6mm x 139.3mm x 8.5mm, Weight:144.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro 32GB

54.7Color:Dark Gray/Silver/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.6mm x 139.3mm x 8.5mm, Weight:144.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime 32GB

58.0Color:Gold/Dark Gray/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.6mm x 139.3mm x 8.5mm, Weight:144.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

grip

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogrip

Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

67.0-Color:Gold/Dark Gray/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.6mm x 139.3mm x 8.5mm, Weight:144.0g

Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) 16GB

64.0Color:Gold/Dark Gray/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.6mm x 141.3mm x 8.9mm, Weight:156.0g

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime 32GB

64.0Color:Gold/Dark Gray/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.6mm x 141.3mm x 8.9mm, Weight:156.0g

Xiaomi Redmi Pro 128GB

56.6Color:Silver/Gold/Gray, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.2mm x 151.5mm x 8.2mm, Weight:174.0g

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) 64GB

56.5Color:Silver/Gray/Gold/Blue/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.0mm x 151.0mm x 8.4mm, Weight:175.0g

Xiaomi Redmi 3x 32GB

67.0Color:Gold/Dark Gray/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.6mm x 139.3mm x 8.5mm, Weight:144.0g

Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro 32GB

67.0Color:Dark Gray/Silver/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.6mm x 139.3mm x 8.5mm, Weight:144.0g

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime 32GB

67.0Color:Gold/Dark Gray/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.6mm x 139.3mm x 8.5mm, Weight:144.0g

screen cleanliness

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen cleanliness

Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

59.9-Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) 16GB

59.9Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime 32GB

85.9Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:440ppi

Xiaomi Redmi Pro 128GB

85.0Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) 64GB

85.0Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

Xiaomi Redmi 3x 32GB

59.9Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro 32GB

59.9Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime 32GB

59.9Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

screen quality

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen quality

Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

71.0-Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) 16GB

71.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime 32GB

77.3Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:440ppi

Xiaomi Redmi Pro 128GB

79.9Display size:5.5inch, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) 64GB

79.9Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

Xiaomi Redmi 3x 32GB

71.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro 32GB

71.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime 32GB

71.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

performance

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoperformance

Xiaomi Redmi 3s 16GB

60.2-OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) 16GB

60.2OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime 32GB

88.2OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi Pro 128GB

95.0OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) 64GB

92.6OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi 3x 32GB

60.2OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro 32GB

63.4OS:Android

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime 32GB

72.0OS:Android

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