Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs Redmi 3S

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the Redmi 3S (2016) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 3S leads — 12/100 vs 6/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 3S has the bigger battery (4100 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 5 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 180g).

The Redmi 3S edges out the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 75
Value for money 55
Redmi 3S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Nokia C2 2nd Edition better?

  • Overall rating 6/100
What makes Redmi 3S better?
  • Bigger battery: 4100 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 5MP
  • Lighter: 144g vs 180g

  • Longer battery life (14/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the Redmi 3S, the Redmi 3S scores 6 points higher (12/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 3S leads (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 3S is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C2 2nd Edition: The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C2 2nd Edition Redmi 3S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
AnTuTu 180440
Geekbench Single 205
Geekbench Multi 827
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 480x960
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging
Main camera 5 MP 13 MP
Front camera 2 MP 5 MP
RAM 1GB / 2GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 32GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC no no
Dimensions 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm
Weight 180 g 144 g
Price $120
Camera comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 2400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Price unknown
Redmi 3S
$120
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 3S is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Redmi 3S?

The Redmi 3S edges out the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and the Redmi 3S?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Redmi 3S — 12/100.

Should you choose the Nokia C2 2nd Edition over the Redmi 3S?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.