Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Samsung Galaxy C8 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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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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23 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 24 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Capacitive |
| +17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| Model | Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) |
| Other model names | ε°η±³ Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM) | ηδΉδΈ C8 4G+ 3GB RAM + 32GB, SM-C7108ZKDCBK |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  China |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020 | 9/1/2017 |
| Depth | 10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in) | 74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in) |
| Weight | 222 grams (7.77 ounces) | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 401 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 500nits[typ] HDR10+ Always-On Display | Always-On Display |
π€ Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| User Interface | JOYUI 12 | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm) |
| 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: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 618083 (v8) | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 3GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1 | 32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| 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 | 300/50 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
π· Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120Β° 5MP depth f/2.2 | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9 |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8Β΅m 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 | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | 1080p@240fps 720p@1920fps | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | LED |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.9Β΅m pixel | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| 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, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4729 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Magnetic charging (dock) | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 16 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| 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 | β’ Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue β’ Liquid Cooling System β’ Physical pop-up gaming triggers | β’ Colors: Black, Gold, Pink |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body) |