Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2021 6:28 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro X Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.1"
AMOLED

1440x3120

64
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	vs	27 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)90% Lighter	vs	253 grams (8.86 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)17% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)20 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
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.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+484 PPI58% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+7.1"48% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches74% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 20MP9 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
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh138% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 a/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
4.0 + 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.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3 L710 (4G LTE), Galaxy S III	小米 BlackShark 3 Pro 5G (256GB + 8GB RAM), MBU-A0, MBU-H0
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	6/21/2012	3/3/2020
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)	83.29 x 177.79 millimeters (3.28 x 7 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	253 grams (8.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	7.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	484 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	500nits[typ] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-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 225 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1900	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version (MBU-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 (MBU-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 (MBU-H0): SA/NSA (78) China version (MBU-A0): SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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, 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	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	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
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework	• Colors: Blasting Black, Armor Gray • Always-on display • Stereo speakers • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate