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Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 X Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) 05Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4720
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) vs Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)} 28 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)44%
Lighter
vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)17%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)169%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+128GB (108GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT PLSvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+395 PPI80%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6.67"33%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
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
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+4720 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
7.75Wvs+65W7 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
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ModelGalaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy J2 Shine SM-J260AZDDATT, Galaxy J2 2018小米 BlackShark 3 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM), KLE-H0, KLE-A0
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date9/1/20183/3/2020
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Display typeTFT PLSAMOLED
Screen size5" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered500nits[typ]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz 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 controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
128GB (108GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14)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 networkNot supportedGlobal version (KLE-H0):
SA/NSA (78)
China version (KLE-A0):
SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8Âľm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: 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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, 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

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + 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
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh4720 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standby325 hours (13.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
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: Gold• Colors: Lightning Black, Armor Gray, Star Silver
• Always-on display
• Stereo speakers
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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