Redmi 3S vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 44/100 vs 12/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,700,848 vs 180,440); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't.

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 32 points (44/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 3S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 100
Value for money 100
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 63
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi 3S better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1700848 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 32 points higher (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (63/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 3S Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
AnTuTu 180440 1700848
Geekbench Single 205 1398
Geekbench Multi 827 4313
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 70W
Wireless charging 0W 30W
Main camera 13 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 13 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB
OS Android 15, HIOS 15
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm
Weight 144 g
Price $120
Camera comparison
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 3S and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 3S Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
12/100
180440 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
44/100 +89.4%
1700848 AnTuTu

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Redmi 3S by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 3S
$120
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (40/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (63/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 32 points (44/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.