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).

The Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 20 points (32/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Redmi 3S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi 3S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M6 Plus
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, 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).

Frequently asked questions
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.