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Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) 26Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)

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Black Shark 3S (256GB)} 26 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Windows Phone 8S} 4 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR523 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+256GB (230GB available)57 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+1080x2400 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+395 PPI70%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+6.67"67%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP15 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 20MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps138 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4729 mAh178%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1700 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)96%
Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)1%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
 
ModelBlack Shark 3S (256GB)Windows Phone 8S
Other model names小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)HTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiHTC
Release date8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/202011/1/2012
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeAMOLEDTFT Super LCD
Screen size6.67" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features500nits[typ]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versionAndroid 10Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 11Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User InterfaceJOYUI 12feature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
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)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)feature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1
4GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (41, 78, 79)Not supported
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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120Β°
5MP depth f/2.2
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 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 size0.8Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@1920fps
feature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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 size0.9Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4729 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
β€’ Liquid Cooling System
β€’ Physical pop-up gaming triggers
β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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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