Nokia X30 vs Redmi 3S

The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 23/100 vs 12/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 180,440); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 185g).

The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Redmi 3S — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
Redmi 3S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (20/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 3S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 185g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Redmi 3S, the Nokia X30 scores 11 points higher (23/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (33/100 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, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (20/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Redmi 3S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
AnTuTu 592015 180440
Geekbench Single 905 205
Geekbench Multi 2003 827
Display 6.4" AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm
Weight 185 g 144 g
Price $120
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X30 and Redmi 3S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
23/100
592015 AnTuTu
Redmi 3S Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
12/100 -228.1%
180440 AnTuTu

Nokia X30 leads Redmi 3S by 228.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia X30
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, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (33/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (20/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 68/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Redmi 3S?

The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Redmi 3S — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Redmi 3S?

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi 3S — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Redmi 3S?

The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Redmi 3S?

The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.