Poco F7 vs Redmi 3S

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430; estimated prices are $399 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 12/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 180,440); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 215g).

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 39 points (51/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 40
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 82
Redmi 3S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 3S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $120 vs $399

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi 3S, the Poco F7 scores 39 points higher (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (65/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 82/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Redmi 3S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
AnTuTu 2205289 180440
Geekbench Single 2070 205
Geekbench Multi 6694 827
Display 6.7" AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm
Weight 215 g 144 g
Price $399 $120
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
51/100
2205289 AnTuTu
Redmi 3S Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
12/100 -1122.2%
180440 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Redmi 3S by 1122.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7
$399
Redmi 3S
$120

Price difference: $279. Redmi 3S is cheaper by $279.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (40/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (65/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 82/100).

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

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 39 points (51/100 vs 12/100).

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

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi 3S — 12/100.

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

The Poco F7 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.