Poco F8 vs Redmi 3S

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430; estimated prices are $499 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 12/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 180,440); the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 49 points (61/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
Redmi 3S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 3S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $120 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 3S, the Poco F8 scores 49 points higher (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (72/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi 3S
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
AnTuTu 2760000 180440
Geekbench Single 3050 205
Geekbench Multi 9300 827
Display 6.6" OLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 16
NFC no
Dimensions 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm
Weight 205 g 144 g
Price $499 $120
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 3S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Redmi 3S Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
12/100 -1429.6%
180440 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Redmi 3S by 1429.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Redmi 3S
$120

Price difference: $379. Redmi 3S is cheaper by $379.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (72/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 3S?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 49 points (61/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 3S?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi 3S — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 3S?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 3S?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 3S?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.