Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3.1 Plus vs Xiaomi Black Shark phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2019 4:06 PM, updated: 5/1/2021 7:45 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) Compare Nokia 3.1 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

9 Advantages Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	vs	20 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)13% Thinner	vs	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+6"1% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+403 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP80% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash on both cameras	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+18W80% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+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 [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Black Shark (128GB)
Other model names	Nokia 3.1 Plus (Qualcomm) TA-1124 (Cricket Wireless)	Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 8GB RAM
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Nokia	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2018	4/13/2018
Depth	8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.44 x 156.88 millimeters (3.01 x 6.18 in)	75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels (18:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	550nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (110GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (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	150/50 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 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
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging Quick Charge 3	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Blue, White, Gray • Android One	• Colors: Black, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
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