Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) vs Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro vs Sony Xperia XZs phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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7.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3120
64
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
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19 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| +18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightđą Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| Model | Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Xperia XZs (SO-03J) |
| Other model names | ĺ°çął BlackShark 3 Pro 5G (256GB + 8GB RAM), MBU-A0, MBU-H0 | NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZs SO-03J, Sony Keyaki SS |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  Japan |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Sony |
| Release date | 3/3/2020 | 4/1/2017 |
| Depth | 10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 83.29 x 177.79 millimeters (3.28 x 7 in) | 72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in) |
| Weight | 253 grams (8.86 ounces) | 161 grams (5.64 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
đ˛ Display | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | TFT LCD |
| Screen size | 7.1" inches | 5.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 484 PPI | 424 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 500nits[typ] HDR10+ | feature not registered |
đ¤ Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
âď¸ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) |
| 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, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ˝ Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 | 32GB (20GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
đś Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| 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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 450/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| 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 Cat9 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
| 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 | 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 |
đˇ Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2 | 19.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8Âľm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ¸ Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 22mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.9Âľm pixel | 1.12Âľm pixel |
đ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| 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 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLAC |
đ Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| 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 | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
đ§ Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
đ Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 2900 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 | 17.8 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 610 hours (25.4 days) |
â Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| 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, Warm Silver, Ice Blue ⢠USB OTG On-The-Go ⢠Metal body ⢠Triluminos display ⢠X-Reality Engine ⢠Sony Exmor RS camera ⢠720p@960fps slow motion ⢠Fast battery charging ⢠Quick Charge 3.0 ⢠24-bit/192kHz audio ⢠IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min |
â˘ď¸ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |