Redmi 3S vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11

The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $120 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 21/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 180,440); the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 210g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 55 points (76/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 3S
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 78
Value for money 24
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 92
Portability 49
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi 3S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $400

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 55 points higher (76/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi 3S — 24/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 90/100; 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 Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (78/100 vs 49/100).

Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 3S Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 180440 3154662
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 7500 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
NFC no
Dimensions 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm
Weight 144 g 210 g
Launch price $120 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 3S and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 3S Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
21/100
180440 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +94.3%
3154662 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Redmi 3S by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 3S
$120
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
$400

Launch price difference: $280. Redmi 3S was $280 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (78/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 55 points (76/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.