Redmi 3S vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 21/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 180,440); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 215g).
Redmi 3S
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Lighter: 144g vs 215g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 48 points higher (69/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Redmi 3S are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Redmi 3S | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | — | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 3S and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Redmi 3S by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Redmi 3S are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 48 points (69/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.