LG K10 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi 3S
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG K10 (2016) and the Xiaomi Redmi 3S, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG K10 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Price | $239 | $89 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.3 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 142 g | 144 g |
| Released | Jan 2016 | Jun 2016 |
Summary: LG K10 (2016) is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 3S is ahead on battery, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Xiaomi Redmi 3S is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| LG K10 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 5.3 inches, 77.4 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Not specified |
| Features | — | Reading mode, color temperature adjustment |
Platform
| LG K10 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 7 (upgradable to MIUI 9.2/10) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) or Mediatek MT6753 | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (Snapdragon) or Octa-core 1.14 GHz Cortex-A53 (Mediatek) | Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 306 (Snapdragon) or Mali-T720MP3 (Mediatek) | Adreno 505 |
Memory
| LG K10 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - up to 256GB |
| Internal | 8GB or 16GB | 16GB 2GB RAM (Redmi 3S); 32GB 3GB RAM (Redmi 3S Prime variant) |
| RAM | 1GB, 1.5GB, or 2GB | — |
Main Camera
| LG K10 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, AF (LTE model) or 8 MP, AF (3G model) | 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG K10 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, or 8 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
| Features | — | Beautify, 36 smart beautify profiles |
Battery
| LG K10 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2300 mAh | — |
| Charging | — | 5V/2A (10W) fast charging |
Body
| LG K10 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm (5.75 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) | 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 142 g (5.01 oz) | 144 g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Metal body |
Comms
| LG K10 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | — |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| LG K10 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, January | 2016, June |
| Released | 2016, January | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG K10 (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Xiaomi Redmi 3S — 2,300 mAh for the LG K10 (2016) versus 4,100 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Which is lighter, LG K10 (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
LG K10 (2016) — 142 g for the LG K10 (2016) versus 144 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Which is newer, LG K10 (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Xiaomi Redmi 3S — Jan 2016 for the LG K10 (2016) versus Jun 2016 for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Is the LG K10 (2016) or the Xiaomi Redmi 3S rated higher?
We rate the LG K10 (2016) 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 3S 6/10.
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