Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Infinix Hot 40i (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Infinix Hot 40i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
20mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4729
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.56"
IPS
IPS
720x1612
50
MP
MP
32mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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21 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| Model | Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Hot 40i (128GB) |
| Other model names | ๅฐ็ฑณ Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM) | Infinix Hot 40i X6528B |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Infinix |
| Release date | 8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020 | 12/1/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023 |
| Depth | 10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in) | 75.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.44 in) |
| Weight | 222 grams (7.77 ounces) | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.56" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1612 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 269 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | 500nits[typ] HDR10+ Always-On Display | 480nits[peak] |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | JOYUI 12 | XOS 13 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm) |
| 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: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 618083 (v8) | AnTuTu: 250817 (v10) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.0 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 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 | 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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| 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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120ยฐ 5MP depth f/2.2 | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP AI f/2.0 |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.6 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 | 1080p@30fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Dual-LED |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.9ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 1 microphone |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| 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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| 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 | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| 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 (side-mounted) Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4729 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 | 18W 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 |
โ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| 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 | โข Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue โข Liquid Cooling System โข Physical pop-up gaming triggers | โข Colors: Starlit Black, Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starfall Green โข Magic Ring |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Infinix Hot 40i (128GB) | |
| 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 |