Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) vs Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Huawei Mate 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/3/2021 11:19 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 6:09 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 9 X Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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17 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (108GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (53GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+395 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	373 PPI
+6.67"13% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP157% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4729 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)	vs	+190 grams (6.65 ounces)17% Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)32% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
Other model names	小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM)	Huawei Mate 9 MHA-L29, MHA-L00, MHA-TL00, Huawei Manhattan
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020	12/1/2016
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)	78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in)
Weight	222 grams (7.77 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.67" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	373 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	JOYUI 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
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, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	600/150 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	CDMA 800 (L29/L00), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	MHA-L29/MHA-L00 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHA-TL00 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 MHA-L29/MHA-L00 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) MHA-TL00 model: LTE 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (L29/L00), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	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, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
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	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
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 Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4729 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
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: Black, White, Gray, Silver, Gold, Brown • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
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 Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Huawei Mate 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate