Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A13 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/17/2022 7:02 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A13 X Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.1"
AMOLED

1440x3120

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
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!

21 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (19GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+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 pixels73% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2408 pixels
+484 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+7.1"8% Larger screen	vs	6.6"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP39% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+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.	vs	15W
+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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
253 grams (8.86 ounces)	vs	+195 grams (6.83 ounces)30% Lighter
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)15% Thinner
Android 10	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
Other model names	小米 BlackShark 3 Pro 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM), MBU-A0, MBU-H0	Galaxy A13 4G SM-A135M/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	3/3/2020	3/23/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	83.29 x 177.79 millimeters (3.28 x 7 in)	76.4 x 165.1 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)
Weight	253 grams (8.86 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 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)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	7.1" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	484 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
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)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 122822 (v8), 136286 (v9) Geekbench: 588 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.47W/kg (head), 0.52W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered