Poco X4 NFC vs Redmi 3S

The Poco X4 NFC (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X4 NFC leads — 34/100 vs 12/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X4 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X4 NFC has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 207g).

The Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 22 points (34/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X4 NFC
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
Redmi 3S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Poco X4 NFC better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 3S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 207g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X4 NFC vs the Redmi 3S, the Poco X4 NFC scores 22 points higher (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (51/100 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 X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco X4 NFC: The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X4 NFC Redmi 3S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
AnTuTu 180440
Geekbench Single 205
Geekbench Multi 827
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 108 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm
Weight 207 g 144 g
Price $120
Camera comparison
Poco X4 NFC
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco X4 NFC
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco X4 NFC
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X4 NFC
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 X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (41/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (51/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (100/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X4 NFC or the Redmi 3S?

The Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 22 points (34/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X4 NFC and the Redmi 3S?

The Poco X4 NFC has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi 3S — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X4 NFC or the Redmi 3S?

The Poco X4 NFC leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco X4 NFC over the Redmi 3S?

The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.