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Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Sola vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) 07Points
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) Compare Sony Xperia Sola X
Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)

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Xperia Sola (MT27i)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) vs Black Shark 3S (256GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)107%
Lighter		vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)5%
Thinner		vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+12GB LPDDR523 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+256GB (230GB available)45 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
265 PPIvs+395 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+6.67"80%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP15 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 20MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps138 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
1320 mAhvs+4729 mAh3 times
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 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
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
15 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

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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ModelXperia Sola (MT27i)Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia sola MT27, Sony Pepper小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date5/7/20128/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 116 millimeters (2.32 x 4.57 in)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.7" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)265 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered500nits[typ]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredJOYUI 12

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (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 controllerARM Mali-400 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 618083 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR212GB LPDDR5
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/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 supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps
720p@1920fps

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported20 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh4729 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Sony Floating Touch
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• Video stabiliser
• 3D Sweep Panorama
• NFC (Xperia Smart Tags)
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.25W/kg (head)feature not registered
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