Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Samsung Galaxy Core 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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4.3"
TFT
TFT
480x800
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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29 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 18 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| Model | Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) |
| Other model names | ๅฐ็ฑณ Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM) | Galaxy Core Duos GT-i8262 Dual-sim |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020 | 5/13/2013 |
| Depth | 10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in) | 67.6 x 129.3 millimeters (2.66 x 5.09 in) |
| Weight | 222 grams (7.77 ounces) | 124 grams (4.34 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | TFT LCD |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 4.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 480x800 pixels (5:3) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 217 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 | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | JOYUI 12 | Samsung TouchWiz |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm) |
| 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) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 618083 (v8) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1 | 8GB (4.49GB available) eMMC 4.41 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| 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) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G |
| 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 900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| 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 |
| 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120ยฐ 5MP depth f/2.2 | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | VGA (720x480) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| 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 | feature not registered |
| 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 | Not supported |
| Camera extras | 1080p@240fps 720p@1920fps | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| 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) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 1 microphone |
| Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 3.0 + 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 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 | feature not registered |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4729 mAh | 1800 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 | 5W Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Magnetic charging (dock) | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 9 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 300 hours (12.5 days) |
โ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| 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 | โข Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue โข Liquid Cooling System โข Physical pop-up gaming triggers | โข Colors: White, Blue โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.29W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body) |