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Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) vs Blu Bold N2

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Blu Bold N2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Bold N2 X Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) 17Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)

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!

Black Shark 3S (128GB)} 17 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) vs Bold N2} 7 Advantages Blu Bold N2
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.2
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+395 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs390 PPI
+6.67"1%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP12%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 64MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+(front) 20MP11%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 16MP + 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs2K UHD (2560x1440)
+4729 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4200 mAh
+65W117%
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.
vs30W
+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (108GB available)vs+256GB (223GB available)106%
More internal storage for applications and files
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+180 grams (6.3 ounces)23%
Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)21%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

30 Common items in both devices
AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
 
ModelBlack Shark 3S (128GB)Bold N2
Other model names小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM)BLU Bold N2 5G (N0050UU) New Vision
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiBlu
Release date8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/20208/11/2022
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)74.1 x 158.7 millimeters (2.92 x 6.25 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI390 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
System versionAndroid 10Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceJOYUI 12feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm)
CPUOcta-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, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)ARM Mali-G57 MC2
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)AnTuTu: 393193 (v9)
Geekbench: 1709 (v5.4)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (223GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (41, 78, 79)SA/NSA (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77)
Primary data networkGPRS, 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/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.4115°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps2K UHD (2560x1440) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@1920fps
2K@24fps
1080p@30fps
Samsung GM1
RAW mode

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9Âľm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4729 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers
• Colors: Cyprus Teal
• Protective case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)Blu Bold N2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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