BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) vs Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Priv vs Xiaomi Mi 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2016 5:53 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:35 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 3 X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) Compare BlackBerry Priv X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	vs	7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)69% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+544 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+5.4"8% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 18MP41% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+3410 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3050 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)32% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)16% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

f/2.2 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Other model names	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-4, RIM Venice	Xiaomi Mi3 WCDMA, Xiaomi 3 China Unicom
Country or region available	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Egypt, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	BlackBerry	Xiaomi
Release date	11/6/2015	12/1/2013
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)	73.6 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	Qualcomm Adreno 330 450MHz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/800/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,8,13,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	18 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4896x3672 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BM31
Battery capacity	3410 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	20 hours
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)	• Colors: Metallic gray • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • MI UI 5.0 • Dirac HD sound • Touchscreen with gloves • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered