Redmi 3S vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 3S leads — 12/100 vs 7/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Libero 5G III has the bigger battery (4120 mAh vs 4100); the ZTE Libero 5G III has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 207g).
Redmi 3S
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Lighter: 144g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4120 vs 4100 mAh
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 14/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Redmi 3S scores 5 points higher (12/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the Redmi 3S are nearly equal (15/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 3S | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | — | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 64GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $120 | — |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the Redmi 3S are nearly equal (15/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Redmi 3S edges out the ZTE Libero 5G III by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.