Xiaomi Redmi 3S
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 -
Octa Core, 1.4 GHz -
2 GB / 3 GB RAM
Display
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5.0 inches (12.7 cm); IPS LCD -
720x1280 px (HD)
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 13 MP Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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5 MP -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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4100 mAh -
Fast Charging
General
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SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Not Supported -
16 GB / 32 GB Storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prices in India
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Xiaomi Redmi 3S Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime is priced at Rs 8,999, and at that outlay, competes with the likes of the newly-launched 3GB RAM version of the Lenovo K5 Plus. The Redmi 3S regular model is priced at Rs 6,999, and goes up against the Coolpad Note 3 lite. The new Lenovo K5 Plus definitely looks strong on paper, but we can’t comment on its capabilities as we haven’t reviewed it yet. As we mentioned earlier, Xiaomi’s phones are no longer purchases you can buy without considering other options, and the Redmi 3S also highlights the same situation… as the camera performance could have been a shade...
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Pros
- Compact design and solid build
- MIUI and its useful features
- Smooth performance
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Camera performance could be better
- Takes a while to charge
Specs at a glance
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Design: Honey, I shrunk the Redmi Note
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That just about sums it up as far as the design of the Redmi 3S duo is concerned. If you’ve seen a Redmi Note 3, the new 3S pair is nearly the same in terms of looks, only smaller. The same metal body, the same curvy edges and rounded corners, the same solid build – the same design philosophy in essence. The capacitive navigation keys on the 3S’ fascia aren’t backlit, and a tiny notification LED is present below the home button. The placement of the primary camera and flash is also a little different – top left on the rear of the 3S vs in the centre as in the case of the Redmi Note 3.
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Display: that HD feeling
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While we’d always prefer full HD resolution in our quest for value for money, we can’t really complain about the 720p display the Redmi 3S offers. It’s plenty sharp and serves up crisp visuals. And as usual, you get settings to tweak the display output, including a customisable reading mode, customisable colour temperature and choice of contrast levels.
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Software: the trusty pillar called MIUI
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Camera: shoots well, mostly
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The Redmi 3S’ camera app presents the same options and shooting modes as we’ve seen before, with the latter covering manual, beautify, handheld twilight and a bunch of scene presets. HDR and a range of colour filters are offered too. Video recording is limited to 1080p, which is acceptable at this price point.
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Performance: a solid performer that hates the power socket
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The new Redmi 3S models come powered by the new Snapdragon 430 SoC, and are the first smartphones in India to boast this chipset. The octa-core processor utilises four Cortex A53 cores clocked at 1.4GHz and another four clocked at 1.1GHz. Since we’re reviewing the Redmi 3S Prime model here, that chipset is joined in by 3 gigs of RAM and 32GB storage. Just to highlight the differences, the regular Redmi 3S model comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, and can’t boast of a fingerprint scanner unlike its Prime cousin. The Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime turns in very smooth performance, and everything from regular productivity / social apps to intensive games work well. We played Asphalt 8 extensively on it, and the gameplay was smooth on default graphics settings. A few hiccups are noticeable when graphics settings for the game are bumped up to high, but we’ll not hold that against this device. Heat dissipation is handled pretty well too, and the phone barely got warm when stressed.
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Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime is priced at Rs 8,999, and at that outlay, competes with the likes of the newly-launched 3GB RAM version of the Lenovo K5 Plus. The Redmi 3S regular model is priced at Rs 6,999, and goes up against the Coolpad Note 3 lite. The new Lenovo K5 Plus definitely looks strong on paper, but we can’t comment on its capabilities as we haven’t reviewed it yet. As we mentioned earlier, Xiaomi’s phones are no longer purchases you can buy without considering other options, and the Redmi 3S also highlights the same situation… as the camera performance could have been a shade... Read Full Verdict
- Compact design and solid build
- MIUI and its useful features
- Smooth performance
- Excellent battery life
Pros
- Camera performance could be better
- Takes a while to charge
Cons
That just about sums it up as far as the design of the Redmi 3S duo is concerned. If you’ve seen a Redmi Note 3, the new 3S pair is nearly the same in terms of looks, only smaller. The same metal body, the same curvy edges and rounded corners, the same solid build – the same design philosophy in essence. The capacitive navigation keys on the 3S’ fascia aren’t backlit, and a tiny notification LED is present below the home button. The placement of the primary camera and flash is also a little different – top left on the rear of the 3S vs in the centre as in the case of the Redmi Note 3.
Read MoreWhile we’d always prefer full HD resolution in our quest for value for money, we can’t really complain about the 720p display the Redmi 3S offers. It’s plenty sharp and serves up crisp visuals. And as usual, you get settings to tweak the display output, including a customisable reading mode, customisable colour temperature and choice of contrast levels.
Read MoreThe Redmi 3S’ camera app presents the same options and shooting modes as we’ve seen before, with the latter covering manual, beautify, handheld twilight and a bunch of scene presets. HDR and a range of colour filters are offered too. Video recording is limited to 1080p, which is acceptable at this price point.
Read MoreThe new Redmi 3S models come powered by the new Snapdragon 430 SoC, and are the first smartphones in India to boast this chipset. The octa-core processor utilises four Cortex A53 cores clocked at 1.4GHz and another four clocked at 1.1GHz. Since we’re reviewing the Redmi 3S Prime model here, that chipset is joined in by 3 gigs of RAM and 32GB storage. Just to highlight the differences, the regular Redmi 3S model comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, and can’t boast of a fingerprint scanner unlike its Prime cousin. The Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime turns in very smooth performance, and everything from regular productivity / social apps to intensive games work well. We played Asphalt 8 extensively on it, and the gameplay was smooth on default graphics settings. A few hiccups are noticeable when graphics settings for the game are bumped up to high, but we’ll not hold that against this device. Heat dissipation is handled pretty well too, and the phone barely got warm when stressed.
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Xiaomi Redmi 3S Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | August 17, 2016 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Custom UI | MIUI |
Performance
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 |
| Processor | Octa core, 1.4 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 505 |
| RAM | 2 GB / 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 |
Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
| Pixel Density | 294 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 70.92 % |
| Screen Protection | No |
Design |
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| Height | 139.3 mm |
| Width | 69.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 144 grams |
| Build Material |
Frame: Metal Back: Metal |
Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||
| OIS | No | |||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps |
Front Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||||
| Flash | No | |||||
| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps |
Battery
(Excellent)
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| Capacity | 4100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer |
| Quick Charging | Yes Fast Charging |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 16 GB / 32 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
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| SAR Value | Head: 0.617 W/kg, Body: 0.429 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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Xiaomi Redmi 3S Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 |
| RAM & Storage | 2 GB RAM + 16 GB 3 GB RAM + 32 GB |
| Display | 5.0", 720 x 1280 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 4100 mAh |
Xiaomi Redmi 3S Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Xiaomi Redmi 3S (2 GB + 16 GB) | ₹4,999 |
| Xiaomi Redmi 3S (3 GB + 32 GB) | ₹8,999 |
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