Redmi 3S vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $120 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 12/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 180,440); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 192g).
Redmi 3S
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Lighter: 144g vs 192g
- Cheaper: $120 vs $130
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 60/100)
- 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
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 14 points higher (26/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Redmi 3S | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 1963 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $120 | $130 |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 3S and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Redmi 3S by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $10. Redmi 3S is cheaper by $10.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (37/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Redmi 3S — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.