Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) vs Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Honor 400 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2025 3:02 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 12:47 PM

Compare Honor 400 Pro X Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1280x2800

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	vs	22 Advantages Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (108GB available)	vs	+512GB (458GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
222 grams (7.77 ounces)	vs	+205 grams (7.18 ounces)8% Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)28% Thinner
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1280x2800 pixels38% Higher resolution screen
395 PPI	vs	+460 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.67"	vs	+6.7"1% Larger screen
(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 200MP + 50MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/1.72" inches	vs	+1/1.4" inches23% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 20MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 50MP + 2MP161% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4729 mAh	vs	+5300 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
65W	vs	+100W54% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

12GB LPDDR5

AMOLED

120Hz

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 3S (128GB)	400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
Other model names	小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM)	Huawei Honor 400 Pro DNP-NX9
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Honor
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020	5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)	76.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3 x 6.33 in)
Weight	222 grams (7.77 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1280x2800 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	460 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+ Always-On Display	5000nits[peak] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	JOYUI 12	MagicOS 9
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)
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, 4 processors: 1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 750
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)	AnTuTu: 1939360 (v10) Geekbench: 6761 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 3.1	512GB (458GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)
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, SA/NSA
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	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2	(triple camera) 200 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.41/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/1.4" inches
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	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@1920fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	(dual front camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (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 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
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 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
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	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + 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/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4729 mAh	5300 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	100W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	50W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
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: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers	• Colors: Midnight Black, Lunar Grey, Tidal Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)
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

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Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) vs Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Honor 400 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 512GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate