Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)

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

5/2/2021 6:28 PM, updated: 5/3/2021 11:55 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Active 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)

08Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
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	8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR515 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+256GB (230GB available)735 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)63% Thinner	vs	16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1440x3120 pixels28 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+484 PPI152% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	192 PPI
+7.1"137% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(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	Not supported
+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+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	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
253 grams (8.86 ounces)	vs	+111 grams (3.89 ounces)128% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 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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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xperia Active (ST17a)
Other model names	小米 BlackShark 3 Pro 5G (256GB + 8GB RAM), MBU-A0, MBU-H0	Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17a
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony Ericsson
Release date	3/3/2020	10/1/2011
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)	83.29 x 177.79 millimeters (3.28 x 7 in)	55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)
Weight	253 grams (8.86 ounces)	111 grams (3.89 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
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	7.1" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	484 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
System version	Android 10	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
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)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
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
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
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	2.1 + 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	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/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1200 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	5.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	335 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Orange/black, White/black • 2GB microSD included • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered