Xiaomi Redmi 3s vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Redmi 3s
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
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Faster chip
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Bigger battery
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Faster charging
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Higher-resolution camera
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Better display
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Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 3s | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 294 | 294 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Screen-to-body | 71.1 | 70.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 3s | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 505 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 9.2 | MIUI 11 |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 3s | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 3s | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2 | 13 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 3s | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 3s | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4100 | 4100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| music play | — | Up to 87 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 432 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 36 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 3s | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame, plastic ends |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 139.3 | 139.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Weight (g) | 144 | 150 |
| Width (mm) | 69.6 | 70 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 3s | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, June. Released 2016, June | 2017, May. Released 2017, May |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 3s | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 3, 5, 40 - India | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/100 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 3s | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 3s | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 3s | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Redmi 3s and Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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