Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/3/2021 11:34 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 6:09 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 X

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)

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!

10 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	vs	19 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)41% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+424 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.67"28% Larger screen
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches34% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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) 13MP	vs	+(front) 20MP53% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAh	vs	+4729 mAh75% 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/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

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZ1 Single-Sim G8341, Sony PF31	小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, Canada, USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	9/19/2017	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in)	77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	500nits[typ] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	JOYUI 12
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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	1024/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	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	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps 720p@1920fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	4729 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Magnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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, Silver, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • HDR10 compliant • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • PS4 Remote Play • Slow motion 720p@960fps • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast • IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min	• Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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