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CAT S61 (Dual-sim) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)

Side by side comparison between CAT S61 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X CAT S61 (Dual-sim) 09Points
CAT S61 (Dual-sim)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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24Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) Compare CAT S61 X
Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)

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!

S61 (Dual-sim)} 9 Advantages CAT S61 (Dual-sim) vs Black Shark 3S (256GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)36%
Lighter		vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+424 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs395 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)vs+256GB (230GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)25%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6.67"28%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 20MP149%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4500 mAhvs+4729 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+65W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
24 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
ModelS61 (Dual-sim)Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Other model namesCaterpillar S61, CAT S61 Dual-sim小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandCATXiaomi
Release date2/22/20188/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.		Not supported

📲 Display

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported500nits[typ]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredJOYUI 12

⚙️ Processor

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 618083 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR412GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.1		256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)		LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8Âľm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps
720p@1920fps

📸 Front camera

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4729 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4		65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)feature not registered
Standby888 hours (37 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• FLIR Thermal Imaging back camera
• Drop-to-concrete resistance up to 1.8 meters		• Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

CAT S61 (Dual-sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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