Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/3/2021 11:19 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 6:09 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
IPS

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 Compact 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 (128GB)

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!

8 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	vs	23 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)72% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)21% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage 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
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR55 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
319 PPI	vs	+395 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.6"	vs	+6.67"45% Larger screen
(back) 20.7MP	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) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 20MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	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) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+4729 mAh82% 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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact TD-LTE D5833, Sony D5833	小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2014	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)	77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 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 Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.6" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	500nits[typ] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	JOYUI 12
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (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 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	128GB (108GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
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	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28), TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	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+, 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 Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 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	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" 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	feature not registered	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 Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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
	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-3	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 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	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	900 hours (37.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, White, Green, Orange • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PlayStation PS4 remote play • S-Force front Surround speakers • BeiDou GPS • ANT+ support • Miracast • HAC M3/T4 • IP68 certified dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes	• Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
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

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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate