Huawei Mate X vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)

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

5/2/2021 5:47 PM, updated: 5/3/2021 11:54 AM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 XHuawei Mate X12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
OLED

2200x2480

40
MP

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

16PointsXiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Compare Huawei Mate X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4720
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)

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12 Advantages Huawei Mate X	vs	16 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
+512GB (494GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (108GB available)
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+2200x2480 pixels110% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+414 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+8"20% Larger screen	vs	6.67"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.7" inches1% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.72" inches
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.26GHz 64bit Octa-Core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-Core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
295 grams (10.33 ounces)	vs	+222 grams (7.77 ounces)33% Lighter
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)6% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(quad camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP28% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G+ LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G+ LTE-A) 1400 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps43% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4500 mAh	vs	+4720 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
55W	vs	+65W18% 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.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body / Aluminum body, glass front

OLED / AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Model	Mate X	Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate X 5G foldable TAH-AN00	小米 BlackShark 3 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM), KLE-H0, KLE-A0
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	5/1/2019	3/3/2020
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	146.2 x 161.3 millimeters (5.76 x 6.35 in)	77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight	295 grams (10.33 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit - HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.26GHz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A76 1.92GHz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A76 1.8GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.84GHz Single-Core Kryo 585 2.42GHz Triple-Core Kryo 585 1.8GHz Quad-Core Kryo 585
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	512GB (494GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (108GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	8" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	2200x2480 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	414 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	500nits[typ] HDR10+
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	1400/200 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version (KLE-H0): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version (KLE-A0): LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Global version (KLE-H0): SA/NSA (78) China version (KLE-A0): SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 40 megapixels 16MP ultrawidef/2.217mm 8MP telephotof/2.452mmOIS 0.3MP TOFTime-of-Flight	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawidef/2.3120° 5MP depthf/2.2
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4720 mAh
Charger, watts	55W Fast battery charging	65W Fast battery charging Quick Charge 4
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	- Colors: Interstellar Blue - Cover display: 6.6" AMOLED 1148x2480 (19.5:9) - EMUI 9.1 - Leica optics (camera) - Huawei SuperCharge (85% in 30min)	- Colors: Lightning Black, Armor Gray, Star Silver - Always-on display - Stereo speakers - Liquid Cooling System - Physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate X	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
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

Huawei Mate X vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)

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

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)

📱 Model features

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📲 Display

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate