Poco C40 vs Redmi 3S
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 3S leads — 12/100 vs 11/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4100); the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 204g).
Poco C40
Redmi 3S
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4100 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 14/100)
- Lighter: 144g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Redmi 3S, the Redmi 3S scores 1 points higher (12/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 14/100). 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 Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (45/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 3S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 827 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 144 g | |
| Price | — | $120 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
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 Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (45/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Redmi 3S?
The Redmi 3S edges out the Poco C40 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Redmi 3S?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi 3S — 12/100.
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi 3S?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.