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Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Nokia X3

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Nokia X3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia X3 X Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) 25Points
Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Nokia X3 Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X
Nokia X3
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.2"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

860
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Black Shark 3S (256GB)} 25 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs X3} 4 Advantages Nokia X3
+12GB LPDDR5191 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs64MB
+256GB (230GB available)5119 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs128MB (46MB available)
+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)36%
Thinner		vs14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
+1080x2400 pixels33 times
Higher resolution screen		vs240x320 pixels
+395 PPI117%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs182 PPI
+6.67"2 times
Larger screen		vs2.2"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP25 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+(front) 20MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps11298 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4729 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs860 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)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		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		vsNot supported
+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 8GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+103 grams (3.61 ounces)116%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
 
ModelBlack Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
Other model names小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)Nokia X3 RM-540, Nokia X3-00
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandXiaomiNokia
Release date8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/202012/7/2009
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)49.3 x 96 millimeters (1.94 x 3.78 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)103 grams (3.61 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.67" inches2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI182 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features500nits[typ]
HDR10+
Always-On Display		feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
System versionAndroid 10Nokia Series OS S40 6th edition
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceJOYUI 12feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)feature not registered
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:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
RAM memory12GB LPDDR564MB
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1		128MB (46MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
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 Mbps0.177 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G
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		Not supported
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
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 X3
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2		3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsQCIF (176x144) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
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 autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@1920fps		feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
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 size0.9Âľm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
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		Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4CT
Battery capacity4729 mAh860 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4		Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers		• Colors: Red on Black, Blue on Silver
• 2GB microSD included
• Dedicated music keys
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Nokia X3
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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