Redmi 3S vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $120 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 57/100 vs 12/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 180,440); the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 309g).
Redmi 3S
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Lighter: 144g vs 309g
- Cheaper: $120 vs $2899
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 45 points higher (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (100/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Redmi 3S | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 9300 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 309 g | |
| Price | $120 | $2899 |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 3S and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Redmi 3S by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $2779. Redmi 3S is cheaper by $2779.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (49/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (52/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (100/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (100/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 45 points (57/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.