Xiaomi Redmi 3S
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{{Short description|2016 Android smartphone by Xiaomi}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Xiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi 3X
Xiaomi Redmi 3S Plus/Prime
| manufacturer = Xiaomi
| brand = Xiaomi
| colors = Dark Gray (3S, 3S Prime), Silver (3S, 3S Prime, 3X), Gold (3S, 3S Prime, 3X)
| series = Redmi
| networks = GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE)
| released = Redmi 3S: {{start date and age|2016|6|15|df=y}}
Redmi 3X: {{start date and age|2016|6|30|df=y}}
Redmi 3S Prime: {{start date and age|2016|10|3|df=y}}
| discontinued =
| predecessor = Xiaomi Redmi 2
| successor = Xiaomi Redmi 4X
| related = Xiaomi Redmi 3
| type = Smartphone
| form = Monoblock
| size = 139.3 × 69.6 × 8.5 mm
| weight = {{convert|144|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| os = Initial: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow + MIUI 7
Current: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow + MIUI 10
| soc = Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430,
| cpu = 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
| gpu = Adreno 505
| memory = Redmi 3S & 3X: 2 GB
Redmi 3S Prime: 3 GB
LPDDR3
| storage = Redmi 3S: 16 GB
Redmi 3S Prime & 3X: 32 GB
eMMC 5.1
| battery = Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
| charging = 10W
| display = IPS LCD, 5.0", 1280 × 720 (HD), 16:9, 294 ppi
| rear_camera = 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
LED Flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 1080p@30fps
| front_camera = 5 MP, f/2.2
Video: 1080p@30fps
| connectivity = microUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio, Bluetooth 4.1 (A2DP), IrDA, FM-radio, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot), GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
| sar = Head: 0.62 W/kg
Body: 0.43 W/kg
}}
The Xiaomi Redmi 3S is a smartphone from the phone company Xiaomi, which is an improved version of Xiaomi Redmi 3. It was announced and released on June 15, 2016.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2016-06-15 |title=Офіційно представлено Xiaomi Redmi 3S |url=https://pingvin.pro/gadgets/news-gadgets/ofitsijno-predstavleno-xiaomi-redmi-3s.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214133303/https://pingvin.pro/gadgets/news-gadgets/ofitsijno-predstavleno-xiaomi-redmi-3s.html |archive-date=February 14, 2022 |access-date=2020-05-15 |website=Pingvin.Pro |publisher= |language=}} On June 30, 2016, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi Redmi 3X, which had 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. In October of the same year, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime (also known as Xiaomi Redmi 3S Plus), which differed in that it only had a 3GB/32GB version.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2016-10-03 |title=Xiaomi представила новий телефон Xiaomi Redmi 3S Plus |url=https://pingvin.pro/gadgets/news-gadgets/xiaomi-predstavyla-novyj-telefon-xiaomi-redmi-3s-plus.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421164059/https://pingvin.pro/gadgets/news-gadgets/xiaomi-predstavyla-novyj-telefon-xiaomi-redmi-3s-plus.html |archive-date=April 21, 2021 |access-date=2020-05-15 |website=Pingvin.Pro |publisher= |language=}}
Design
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The smartphone's screen is made of glass. The smartphone body is made of aluminum and has plastic inserts at the top and bottom.
At the bottom, there's a microUSB connector and a microphone. At the top is a 3.5mm audio jack, a second microphone, and an IR port. On the left side of the smartphone is a hybrid slot for either 2 SIM cards or 1 SIM card and a microSD memory card up to 128GB. On the right side, there are volume control buttons and a power button. The speaker and fingerprint scanner are located on the back panel.
The Xiaomi Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime were sold in 3 colors: Dark Gray, Silver, and Gold.
The Xiaomi Redmi 3X was available in 2 colors: Silver and Gold.
Technical specifications
= Processor =
Smartphones received a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and an Adreno 505 graphics processor.
= Battery =
The battery capacity of the phone is 4100 mAh.
= Camera =
The smartphones have a 13 MP main camera with {{F/|2.2}} aperture and autofocus, capable of recording video in 1080p resolution at 30 fps. The front camera has a 5 MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture, and can record video in 1080p resolution at 30 fps.
= Display =
= Storage =
The storage configuration depends on the variant:
- The Xiaomi Redmi 3S was sold in configurations of 2/16 GB.{{Cite web |title=Xiaomi Redmi 3s - Full phone specifications |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_3s-8150.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516195005/https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_3s-8150.php |archive-date=May 16, 2021 |access-date=2020-05-15 |website=www.gsmarena.com}}
- The Xiaomi Redmi 3X was sold in a configuration of 2/32 GB.{{Cite web |title=Xiaomi Redmi 3x - Full phone specifications |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_3x-8212.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516123255/https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_3x-8212.php |archive-date=May 16, 2021 |access-date=2020-05-15 |website=www.gsmarena.com}}
- The Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime was sold in a configuration with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.{{Cite web |title=Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime - Full phone specifications |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_3s_prime-8250.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715112116/https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_3s_prime-8250.php |archive-date=July 15, 2021 |access-date=2020-05-15 |website=www.gsmarena.com}}
= Software =
All smartphones were released with MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. They were later updated to MIUI 10.