Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi 3S
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) and the Xiaomi Redmi 3S, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Price | $6,999 | $89 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 132 g | 144 g |
| Released | Dec 2015 | Jun 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is ahead on our rating, ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 3S is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ 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.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Not specified |
| Features | — | Reading mode, color temperature adjustment |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 7 (upgradable to MIUI 9.2/10) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7578 Quad | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 | Adreno 505 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot for single SIM models, shared with SIM slot for dual SIM models), up to 128GB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - up to 256GB |
| Internal | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM (Redmi 3S); 32GB 3GB RAM (Redmi 3S Prime variant) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF | 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
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/1.9 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | Not specified | 1080p |
| Features | — | Beautify, 36 smart beautify profiles |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 5V/2A (10W) fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Dimensions | 134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3 mm | 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 132 g | 144 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | Metal body |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (Single SIM or Dual SIM, dual SIM models may use a shared microSD slot) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE | 4.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Announced | December 2015 | 2016, June |
| Status | Available. Released January 2016 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Xiaomi Redmi 3S — 2,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) versus 4,100 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) versus 3 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) — 132 g for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) versus 144 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Xiaomi Redmi 3S — Dec 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) versus Jun 2016 for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) or the Xiaomi Redmi 3S rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 3S 6/10.
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