Redmi 3S vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 52/100 vs 12/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 180,440); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't.
Redmi 3S
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 40 points higher (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 3S | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 4313 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | — | |
| Price | $120 | — |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 3S and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi 3S by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (51/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 40 points (52/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.