LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Side by side comparison between LG Velvet 5G vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.8"
POLED
POLED
1080x2460
48
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
20mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4729
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
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31 Common items in both devices |
128GB (100GB available) / 128GB (108GB available) |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
P-OLED / AMOLED |
16 million |
395 PPI |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
+24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
Model | Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Black Shark 3S (128GB) |
Other model names | LG Velvet 5G LMG900UM1, LM-G900UM1 (AT&T) | 小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM) |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | LG | Xiaomi |
Release date | 5/15/2020, Announced: 5/7/2020 | 8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.1 x 167.08 millimeters (2.92 x 6.58 in) | 77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in) |
Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 222 grams (7.77 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 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 | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
Display type | P-OLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.8" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | HDR10 | 500nits[typ] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 11 |
User Interface | LG UX | JOYUI 12 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-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 controller | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 297372 (v8) Geekbench: 1905 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 618083 (v8) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (2, 5) | SA/NSA (41, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | 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, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°15mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.4 | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/1.72" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 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 | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@240fps 720p@1920fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 29mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound DTS:X 3D | Stereo sound |
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 | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 4729 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 9W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | Magnetic charging (dock) |
Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | 500 hours (20.8 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Black, Silver, White, Sunset, Green, Red, Pink • Detachable LG Dual-Screen (optional) | • Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900UM1) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.95W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |