Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)

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

5/2/2021 6:15 PM, updated: 5/3/2021 11:55 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G X Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.1"
AMOLED

1440x3120

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
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!

28 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	vs	3 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR511 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+256GB (230GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)15% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1440x3120 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+484 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+7.1"58% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP15 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP14 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps94 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh142% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2070 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
253 grams (8.86 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)77% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Other model names	小米 BlackShark 3 Pro 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM), MBU-A0, MBU-H0	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, China
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	3/3/2020	11/13/2013
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	83.29 x 177.79 millimeters (3.28 x 7 in)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight	253 grams (8.86 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	7.1" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	484 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPU	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)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Global version (MBU-H0): SA/NSA (78) China version (MBU-A0): SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2070 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	210 hours (8.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Blasting Black, Armor Gray • Always-on display • Stereo speakers • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head)