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Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 3 X Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB) 16Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4720
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)

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!

Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)} 16 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB) vs Mi Note 3 (64GB)} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (108GB available)112%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.67"21%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+(front) 20MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 16MP
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+4720 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+65W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+163 grams (5.71 ounces)36%
Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)37%
Thinner
395 PPIvs+401 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
ModelBlack Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Other model names小米 BlackShark 3 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM), KLE-H0, KLE-A0Xiaomi Note 3 MCE8
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date3/3/20209/1/2017
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)74 x 152.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.01 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display features500nits[typ]
HDR10+
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
UFS 3.0
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version (KLE-H0):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
China version (KLE-A0):
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkGlobal version (KLE-H0):
SA/NSA (78)
China version (KLE-A0):
SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Not 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-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.652mmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9Âľm pixel1Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4720 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
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: Lightning Black, Armor Gray, Star Silver
• Always-on display
• Stereo speakers
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers
• Colors: Black
• MIUI 10
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.5W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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