Redmi 3S vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $120 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 21/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 180,440); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 207g).
Redmi 3S
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 144g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $650
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 63 points higher (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi 3S — 24/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 3S | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $650 |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 3S and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Redmi 3S by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $530. Redmi 3S was $530 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (73/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 63 points (84/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.