Redmi 3S vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $120 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 21/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 180,440); the Redmi K80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 60 points (81/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 3S
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 78
Value for money 24
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi 3S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $511

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 60 points higher (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi 3S — 24/100, Redmi K80 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (78/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 3S Redmi K80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 180440 3014660
Geekbench Single 205 3041
Geekbench Multi 827 9494
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 144 g 215 g
Launch price $120 $511
Camera comparison
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 3S and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 3S Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
21/100
180440 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100 +94.0%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Redmi 3S by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 3S
$120
Redmi K80 Pro
$511

Launch price difference: $391. Redmi 3S was $391 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (91/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (67/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (87/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (78/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 60 points (81/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.