Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/18/2024 6:43 PM, updated: 3/18/2024 7:05 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A15 5G X Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non 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!

17 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (108GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+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
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+6.67"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP44% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP
+(front) 20MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+65W160% 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	25W
+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)	vs	+200 grams (7 ounces)11% Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)24% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
395 PPI	vs	+396 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 11	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4729 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
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Model	Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
Other model names	小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)	Galaxy A15 5G SM-A156B/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020	12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)	76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)
Weight	222 grams (7.77 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	396 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	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	JOYUI 12	One UI 6.1
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm)
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 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)	AnTuTu: 306382 (v9), 364885 (v10) Geekbench: 1747 (v5), 1763 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 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, Sub6
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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 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, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm 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 720p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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 (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 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	5.3 + 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 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	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	44 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 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	• Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers	• Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.796W/kg (head), 1.461W/kg (body)

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Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate