Xiaomi Redmi 3S

Xiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi 3X
Xiaomi Redmi 3S Plus/Prime
BrandXiaomi
ManufacturerXiaomi
TypeSmartphone
Series
Redmi
First released
Redmi 3S: 15 June 2016 (2016-06-15)
Redmi 3X: 30 June 2016 (2016-06-30)
Redmi 3S Prime: 3 October 2016 (2016-10-03)
PredecessorXiaomi Redmi 2
SuccessorXiaomi Redmi 4X
RelatedXiaomi Redmi 3
GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE)
Monoblock
ColorsDark Gray (3S, 3S Prime), Silver (3S, 3S Prime, 3X), Gold (3S, 3S Prime, 3X)
Dimensions139.3×69.6×8.5 mm (5.48×2.74×0.33 in)
Weight144 g (5.1 oz)
Initial: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow + MIUI 7
Current: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow + MIUI 10
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430,
CPU4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
MemoryRedmi 3S & 3X: 2 GB
Redmi 3S Prime: 3 GB LPDDR3
StorageRedmi 3S: 16 GB
Redmi 3S Prime & 3X: 32 GB
eMMC 5.1
BatteryLi-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging10W
Rear camera13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
LED Flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP, f/2.2
Video: 1080p@30fps
DisplayIPS LCD, 5.0", 1280 × 720 (HD), 16:9, 294 ppi
ConnectivitymicroUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio, Bluetooth 4.1 (A2DP), IrDA, FM-radio, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot), GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
SARHead: 0.62 W/kg
Body: 0.43 W/kg

The Xiaomi Redmi 3S is a smartphone from the phone company Xiaomi, which is an improved version of Xiaomi Redmi 3. It was announced and released on June 15, 2016.[1] On June 30, 2016, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi Redmi 3X, which had 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. In October of the same year, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime[2] (also known as Xiaomi Redmi 3S Plus), which differed in that it only had a 3GB/32GB version.[3]

Design

The 3S was made of metal, with a laminated display. The 3S featured a hybrid slot for either 2 SIM cards or 1 SIM card and a microSD memory card up to 128GB. The 3S Prime included a fingerprint sensor.[4]

The Xiaomi Redmi 3S[5] and Redmi 3S Prime were sold in 3 colors: Dark Gray, Silver, and Gold.

The Xiaomi Redmi 3X was available in 2 colors: Silver and Gold.

Technical specifications

Processor

Smartphones received a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and an Adreno 505 graphics processor.

Battery

The battery capacity of the phone is 4100 mAh.

Camera

The smartphones have a 13 MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture and autofocus, capable of recording video in 1080p resolution at 30 fps. The front camera has a 5 MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture, and can record video in 1080p resolution at 30 fps.

Display

The smartphones has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with an HD resolution (1280 x 720) and a 16:9 aspect ratio, with a pixel density of 294 ppi.

Storage

The storage configuration depends on the variant:

  • The Xiaomi Redmi 3S was sold in configurations of 2/16 GB.[6]
  • The Xiaomi Redmi 3X was sold in a configuration of 2/32 GB.[7]
  • The Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime was sold in a configuration with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.[8]

Software

All smartphones were released with MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. They were later updated to MIUI 10. The Redmi 3S allows bootloader unlocking and custom ROMs installs, and as a result the phone can be updated to Android 14 with the degoogled lineageOS or LineageOS with microG.[9][10]

References

  1. ↑ "Офіційно представлено Xiaomi Redmi 3S". Pingvin.Pro. 2016-06-15. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  2. ↑ "Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  3. ↑ "Xiaomi представила новий телефон Xiaomi Redmi 3S Plus". Pingvin.Pro. 2016-10-03. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  4. ↑ "Redmi 3S". Xiaomi. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Wiggers, Kyle (2016-06-14). "Xaomi's Redmi 3S starts at only $106 and is bound for China". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  6. ↑ "Xiaomi Redmi 3s - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  7. ↑ "Xiaomi Redmi 3x - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  8. ↑ "Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  9. ↑ https://customromhardware.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page
  10. ↑ https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/Mi8937/
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