Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)

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

5/3/2021 11:34 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 6:09 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos X Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
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!

28 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)158% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR511 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)57 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+395 PPI80% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+6.67"33% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4729 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not 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	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)	vs	+156 grams (5.46 ounces)42% Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)21% Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

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

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
Other model names	小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)	Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G531BT (3G)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Brazil, Canada, Singapore
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020	6/1/2015
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)	72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight	222 grams (7.77 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.67" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	220 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
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
System version	Android 10	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	JOYUI 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)
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)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Vivante GC7000UL
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	8GB (4GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
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	42/5.76 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 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	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, HSPA+
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
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	HD (1280x720) 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	0.8µm 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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@1920fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
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	4.1 + 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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
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
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4729 mAh	2600 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	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers	• Colors: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Samsung KIES
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (TV SM-G531BT)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.71W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.598W/kg (head), 0.506W/kg (body)