Poco M6 Plus vs Redmi 3S
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 12/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 205g).
Poco M6 Plus
Redmi 3S
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 144g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Redmi 3S, the Poco M6 Plus scores 20 points higher (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (41/100 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, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (41/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Redmi 3S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 827 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 144 g | |
| Price | — | $120 |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (41/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi 3S?
The Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 20 points (32/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi 3S?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi 3S — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi 3S?
The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Redmi 3S?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.