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T-Mobile Vairy Touch II vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Vairy Touch II 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 T-Mobile Vairy Touch II 04Points
T-Mobile Vairy Touch II
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
N/A
800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
37Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) Compare T-Mobile Vairy Touch II 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)

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!

Vairy Touch II} 4 Advantages T-Mobile Vairy Touch II vs Black Shark 3S (256GB)} 37 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
+Until 8GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)122%
Lighter		vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
10MBvs+256GB (230GB available)23551 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)20%
Thinner
Plastic bodyvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+395 PPI137%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+6.67"138%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP42 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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
QCIF (176x144)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps8474 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
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
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
800 mAhvs+4729 mAh5 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
2.0 + 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.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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📱 Model features

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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ModelVairy Touch IIBlack Shark 3S (256GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile Vairy Touch 2, ZTE Miami小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandT-MobileXiaomi
Release date2/1/20108/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 102 millimeters (1.97 x 4.02 in)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.8" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~43.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI395 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered500nits[typ]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredJOYUI 12

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-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 controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 618083 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage10MB256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi 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 / Upload0.236 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 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 networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps
720p@1920fps

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi 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

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.263, 3GPMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, AAC+, MIDI, AMR-NB, AMR-WB+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity800 mAh4729 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby144 hours (6 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Phonebook: 1000 contacts
• Java framework		• Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIXiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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