Redmi 3S vs Vivo X Fold6

The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $120 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 21/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 180,440); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.5mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 67 points (88/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 3S
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 78
Value for money 24
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Redmi 3S better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $1900

  • Overall rating 21/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 67 points higher (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi 3S — 24/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 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 X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 78/100).

Redmi 3S: The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 3S Vivo X Fold6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 180440 3485039
Geekbench Single 205 3228
Geekbench Multi 827 9553
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2480x2200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 512GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 144 g
Launch price $120 $1900
Camera comparison
Redmi 3S
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 3S
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 3S
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 3S and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 3S Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
21/100
180440 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +94.8%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi 3S by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 3S
$120
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Launch price difference: $1780. Redmi 3S was $1780 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (94/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (82/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 67 points (88/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.