Redmi 3S vs Redmi K100 Pro

The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 94/100 vs 21/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 180,440); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 73 points (94/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 3S
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 78
Value for money 24
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
What makes Redmi 3S better?

  • Overall rating 21/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 73 points higher (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (95/100 vs 35/100).

Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 3S Redmi K100 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 180440 3942923
Geekbench Single 205 3640
Geekbench Multi 827 11033
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608
Refresh rate 60 Hz 2560 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm
Weight 144 g
Launch price $120
Camera comparison
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 3S and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 3S Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
21/100
180440 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100 +95.4%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi 3S by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 3S
$120
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (98/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (91/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (95/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 73 points (94/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 94/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.