Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi 3S
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J3 (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 J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Price | $58 | $89 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 138 g | 144 g |
| Released | May 2016 | Jun 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 3S is ahead on battery, storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 3S is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.2 cm2 (~68.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Asahi Dragontrail Glass | Not specified |
| Features | — | Reading mode, color temperature adjustment |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) or 7.0 (Nougat) depending on region/carrier | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 7 (upgradable to MIUI 9.2/10) |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC9830 (most regions) or Exynos 3475 (some regions) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (some US variants) | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 (Spreadtrum) or Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 (Exynos) or Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (Snapdragon 410) | Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP2 (Spreadtrum) or Mali-T720 (Exynos) or Adreno 306 (Snapdragon 410) | Adreno 505 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - up to 256GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM (USA models) | 16GB 2GB RAM (Redmi 3S); 32GB 3GB RAM (Redmi 3S Prime variant) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF (most regions) or 5 MP (some US variants) | 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 (most regions) or 2 MP (some US variants) | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | Yes | 1080p |
| Features | — | Beautify, 36 smart beautify profiles |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery | Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Talk time | Up to 22 h (3G) | — |
| Music play | Up to 77 h | — |
| Charging | — | 5V/2A (10W) fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in) | 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 138 g (4.87 oz) | 144 g |
| Build | Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame | Metal body |
| SIM | Micro-SIM (Single SIM or Dual SIM) or Nano-SIM (USA models only) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (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 | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | — |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Announced | March 2016 | 2016, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Xiaomi Redmi 3S — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) versus 4,100 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) versus 3 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) — 138 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) versus 144 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Xiaomi Redmi 3S — May 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) versus Jun 2016 for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) or the Xiaomi Redmi 3S rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 3S 6/10.
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