Poco F7 Ultra vs Redmi 3S

The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430; estimated prices are $500 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 12/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,931,492 vs 180,440); the Poco F7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 212g).

The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 59 points (71/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 67
Battery 76
Design 35
Value for money 75
Redmi 3S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2931492 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 3S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 212g
  • Cheaper: $120 vs $500

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Redmi 3S, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 59 points higher (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (76/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (100/100 vs 75/100).

Poco F7 Ultra: The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Ultra Redmi 3S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
AnTuTu 2931492 180440
Geekbench Single 3050 205
Geekbench Multi 9300 827
Display 6.7" AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm
Weight 212 g 144 g
Price $500 $120
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
67
camera
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Ultra
  • 5300 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
76
battery
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Redmi 3S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
2931492 AnTuTu
Redmi 3S Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
12/100 -1524.6%
180440 AnTuTu

Poco F7 Ultra leads Redmi 3S by 1524.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7 Ultra
$500
Redmi 3S
$120

Price difference: $380. Redmi 3S is cheaper by $380.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (67/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (67/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (76/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (100/100 vs 35/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi 3S?

The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 59 points (71/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi 3S?

The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi 3S — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi 3S?

The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi 3S?

The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Redmi 3S?

The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.