Xiaomi Redmi 3S vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi 3S vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi 3S
China · 3GB · 32GB · Special edition
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Xiaomi Redmi 4A
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China · 2GB · 32GB · Pro
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
125 reviews
8.1
82 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 3S vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A

Specs Xiaomi Redmi 3S price compare Xiaomi Redmi 3S
China · 3GB · 32GB · Special edition 		Xiaomi Redmi 4A price compare Xiaomi Redmi 4A
China · 2GB · 32GB · Pro
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 71% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.6 mm
139.3 mm
8.5 mm 		70.4 mm
139.5 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 144 g 135 g
Micro SnapD. 430
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 425
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 37.647
v6 		43.869
v7
Battery 4100 mAh 3120 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3L2
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Hongmi 3S, Red Rise 3S Xiaomi Hongmi 4A

Release Date
Release date June 2016,
7 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Xiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Size
69.6 mm • 139.3 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.4 mm • 139.5 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 144 g 135 g
Usable surface 71 % 70 %
Materials Magnesium alloy Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
Pink

Gray

Champagne

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
8.1
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
7.3
Number of reviews
125 reviews
82 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.1GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 Qualcomm Adreno 308

RAM
RAM 3 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
37.647
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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43.869
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.6
7.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
7.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.4
6.4
Number of reviews
125 reviews
82 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3L2 Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" --

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
6.3
5.6
Quality of selfies
7.3
6.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.9
7.6
Number of reviews
125 reviews
82 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.485 W/Kg on head
1.600 W/Kg on body 		0.525 W/Kg on head
1.181 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.220 W/Kg on head
1.220 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
8.4
Quality of the GPS
8.3
8.4
And the WiFi?
8.8
8.5
Number of reviews
125 reviews
82 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
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3120 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 11%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 41%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
125 reviews
82 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 7 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 46%
    Every two months or less
  • 9%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
125 reviews
82 reviews
Prices
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