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Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Nokia N95 (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Nokia N95 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N95 X Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) 36Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

Black Shark 3S (256GB)} 36 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs N95 (8GB)} 3 Advantages Nokia N95 (8GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)16 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs330MHz 32bit Single-core (90nm)
+12GB LPDDR595 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+256GB (230GB available)37 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)102%
Thinner
vs21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels33 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+395 PPI176%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+6.67"138%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP15 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+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) 20MP64 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps555 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4729 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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 [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML, Flash player
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)73%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Video calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
ModelBlack Shark 3S (256GB)N95 (8GB)
Other model names小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)Nokia N95 8GB US, Nokia RM-320
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiNokia
Release date8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/202010/1/2007, Announced: 3/1/2007
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
Size (width x height)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.67" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
System versionAndroid 10Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceJOYUI 12feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)
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)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)PowerVR MBX
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5128MB SDRAM
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1
8GB (6GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps3.6 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 2100 - USA: 850/1900
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/NSACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsVGA (640x480) 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 size0.8Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@1920fps
Carl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)QCIF (176x144)
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 size0.9Âľm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6F
Battery capacity4729 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers
• Colors: Black
• Nokia Maps
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia N95 (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.6W/kg (head)
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