Redmi 3S vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $120 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 21/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,059,715 vs 180,440); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't.
Redmi 3S
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $320
- Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1059715 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 44 points higher (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (59/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (58/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi 3S — 24/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (59/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Redmi 3S | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 3185 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | — | |
| Launch price | $120 | $320 |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 3S and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads Redmi 3S by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Redmi 3S was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (59/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (64/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (58/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 44 points (65/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.