Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi 3S and Fairphone 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi Redmi 3S | Fairphone 3 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 139.3 mm | 158 mm | Fairphone 3 has greater height than Xiaomi Redmi 3S. |
| Width | 69.6 mm | 71.8 mm | Fairphone 3 has greater width than Xiaomi Redmi 3S. |
| Depth | 8.5 mm | 9.83 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 3S is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi 3S. |
| Weight | 144 g | 189 g | Xiaomi Redmi 3S is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi 3S. |
| Body Colour | Gold | Dark translucent | |
| Body Material | Metal | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.43 W/kg (body), 0.62 W/kg (head) | 1.405 W/kg (body), 0.388 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM, nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi Redmi 3S | Fairphone 3 |
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| Display Type | - | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | - | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.65" | Fairphone 3 has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi 3S. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels | Fairphone 3 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 3S. |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 427 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi 3S | Fairphone 3 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Fairphone 3 has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi 3S. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Xiaomi Redmi 3S has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 505 | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi 3S | Fairphone 3 |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | Fairphone 3 has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 3S. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | Fairphone 3 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 3S. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi Redmi 3S | Fairphone 3 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi 3S has better camera resolution than Fairphone 3. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Fairphone 3 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi 3S. |
| Lens Construction | 5-element | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 8x | |
| Special Effects | HDR | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, manual mode | - | |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), digital image stabilisation |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Fairphone 3 has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 3S. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/4" | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Fairphone 3 has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi 3S. |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Beautify Selfie mode | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi 3S has face detection. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Up to 8x digital zoom, digital image stabilisation |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi Redmi 3S | Fairphone 3 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4100 mAh | 3000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi 3S has larger battery capacity than Fairphone 3. |
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| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 3.5 hour(s) | |
| Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
| Talk Time | - | 1200 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 1200 min Standby: up to 300 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi Redmi 3S | Fairphone 3 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | - | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| User Interface | MIUI V7 | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi 3S | Fairphone 3 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | |
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| 2G Band | 900 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 3, Band 5, Band 40 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 13, Band 20, Band 26 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 1800+, FDD 850, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700c, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+ | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HID | - | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Fairphone 3 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi 3S | Fairphone 3 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI | AAC, AIFF, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), WMA v10, WMA v9, WMA Lossless 9, WMA 10 Pro, ALAC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, ASF, DivX, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, M4V, VP8, Sorenson Spark | VC-1, MPEG-4, DivX, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi 3S | Fairphone 3 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, gravity sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, Reading mode | MIMO technology, modular and repairable design, recycled and fair materials |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi 3S | Fairphone 3 |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool | Bumper, mini screwdriver |
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