Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) vs Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Realme 14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2025 2:19 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:21 PM

Compare Realme 14 X Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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9 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	vs	8 Advantages Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 50MP
+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+65W44% 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.	vs	45W
+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
128GB (108GB available)	vs	+256GB (222GB available)106% More internal storage for applications and files
222 grams (7.77 ounces)	vs	+196 grams (6.86 ounces)13% Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)30% Thinner
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 11	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4729 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP68/IP69 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

37 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

AMOLED

120Hz

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

395 PPI

6.67"

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM)	Realme 14 5G Free Fire RE608EL1
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Realme
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020	3/27/2025
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)	75.65 x 163.15 millimeters (2.98 x 6.42 in)
Weight	222 grams (7.77 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68/IP69 certified: water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, waterproof against high-pressure water jets, and dust protection.
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+ Always-On Display	2000nits[peak] Touch Sampling Rate: 180Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	JOYUI 12	Realme UI 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (SM6650) (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, 3 processors: 1x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 810 (895MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)	AnTuTu: 760396 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
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)
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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2	50 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8160x6120 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/1.8 (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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
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)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
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	5.2 + 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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
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) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4729 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
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: Silver, Titanium, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)
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 Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Realme 14 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