Redmi 3S vs Samsung Galaxy A14
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $120 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads — 39/100 vs 21/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A14 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A14 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 180,440); the Samsung Galaxy A14 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 201g).
Redmi 3S
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Lighter: 144g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $200
- Better portability (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (16/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Samsung Galaxy A14, the Samsung Galaxy A14 scores 18 points higher (39/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (47/100 vs 11/100). Value score: Redmi 3S — 24/100, Samsung Galaxy A14 — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (47/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (16/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (78/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Redmi 3S | Samsung Galaxy A14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 1963 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 67 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13, One UI 5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $200 |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 3S and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Redmi 3S by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $80. Redmi 3S was $80 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (47/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (54/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (16/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 is noticeably better than the Redmi 3S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on camera score (16/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on performance (47/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a better fit for everyday use.