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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) X Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) 24Points
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro X
5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)

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Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) vs Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)173%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (23GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.39"28%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
205 grams (7.18 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)44%
Lighter
8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Android 9.0 Pie
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
ModelBlack Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Other model namesXiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB + 12GB RAM), DLT-A0, DLT-H0갤럭시 J3(2017), LG U+ Galaxy J3 SM-J330L
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date8/1/20197/1/2017
Depth8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size6.39" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 3.0
32GB (23GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Asia version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,17)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Shadow Black, Iceberg Grey, Gulf Blue, Streamer Purple
• Liquid Cooling 3.0+
• DCI-P3 109%
• Always-on display
• 240Hz touch-sensing
• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• Samsung Knox
• HD DMB TV (only Korea)

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
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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