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Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs CAT S61 (Single-sim)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro vs CAT S61 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT S61 X Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) 23Points
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
7.1"
AMOLED

1440x3120

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points CAT S61 (Single-sim) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro X
CAT S61 (Single-sim)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/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 Pro (256GB/12GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs S61 (Single-sim)} 8 Advantages CAT S61 (Single-sim)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (230GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs64GB (54GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.		vseMMC 5.1
+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)29%
Thinner		vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details		vsNot supported
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.		vs60Hz
+1440x3120 pixels117%
Higher resolution screen		vs1080x1920 pixels
+484 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs424 PPI
+7.1"37%
Larger screen		vs5.2"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 20MP149%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 8MP
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer		vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster		vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs4500 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
+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/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
253 grams (8.86 ounces)vs+163 grams (5.71 ounces)55%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
20 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
EIS: Digital stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
ModelBlack Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)S61 (Single-sim)
Other model names小米 BlackShark 3 Pro 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM), MBU-A0, MBU-H0Caterpillar S61, CAT S61 Single-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		South Africa
South Africa
BrandXiaomiCAT
Release date3/3/20202/22/2018
Depth10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)83.29 x 177.79 millimeters (3.28 x 7 in)76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in)
Weight253 grams (8.86 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size7.1" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)484 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ]
HDR10+		Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
System versionAndroid 10Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (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 ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0		64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
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 / Upload2000/1024 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100		UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version (MBU-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 (MBU-A0):
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)		LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkGlobal version (MBU-H0):
SA/NSA (78)
China version (MBU-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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2		16 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital 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 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3264x2448 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 pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4		18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered35 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registered888 hours (37 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
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: Blasting Black, Armor Gray
• Always-on display
• Stereo speakers
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers		• Colors: Black
• FLIR Thermal Imaging back camera
• Drop-to-concrete resistance up to 1.8 meters

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)CAT S61 (Single-sim)
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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