Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

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

5/2/2021 6:28 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:23 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.1"
AMOLED

1440x3120

64
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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!

26 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)180% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR54 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)45 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+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 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+484 PPI134% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 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 only main camera
+(front) 20MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0 Lollipop
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 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 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 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	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
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
253 grams (8.86 ounces)	vs	+154 grams (5.39 ounces)64% Lighter
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)1% Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Other model names	小米 BlackShark 3 Pro 5G (256GB + 8GB RAM), MBU-A0, MBU-H0	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	3/3/2020	4/1/2015
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	83.29 x 177.79 millimeters (3.28 x 7 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	253 grams (8.86 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter 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/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	7.1" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	484 PPI	207 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/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (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-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Vivante GC7000UL
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
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+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
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)	feature not registered
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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
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/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
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	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
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/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
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: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.955W/kg (head), 1.012W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.711W/kg (head), 0.394W/kg (body)