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).

The Redmi 3S edges out the Poco C40 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Redmi 3S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4100 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 14/100)
What makes Redmi 3S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C40
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 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).

Frequently asked questions
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.