Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/10/2022 5:57 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:37 AM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4720
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	vs	20 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)13% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (46GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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.
720x1480 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels143% Higher resolution screen
311 PPI	vs	+395 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.3"	vs	+6.67"26% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(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
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4720 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+65W3 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	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

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIM	小米 BlackShark 3 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM), KLE-H0, KLE-A0
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/2021	3/3/2020
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)	77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	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
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	AMOLED
Screen size	5.3" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	311 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	500nits[typ] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-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	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	300/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	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	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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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 Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
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 (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + 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	Not 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
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4720 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
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
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
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 • Glove Touch	• Colors: Lightning Black, Armor Gray, Star Silver • Always-on display • Stereo speakers • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.699W/kg (head), 1.272W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 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 (256GB/12GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate