Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra 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 Sony Xperia XA Ultra X Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

21.5
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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22 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)63% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)27 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (8.2GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+395 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+6.67"11% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 21.5MP
+1/1.72" inches40% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage 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 mAh75% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+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 [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 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)	vs	+202 grams (7.07 ounces)10% Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)24% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
Other model names	小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra F3212 Dual-Sim, Sony Ukulele DS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe)
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020	7/24/2016
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)	79 x 164 millimeters (3.11 x 6.46 in)
Weight	222 grams (7.77 ounces)	202 grams (7.07 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)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.67" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	JOYUI 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (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)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (8.2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 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	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	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
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+, LTE
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)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2	21.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	5352x4016 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@1920fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4729 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	708 hours (29.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
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: White, Black, Lime Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Exmor RS IMX-230 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera • Tela BRAVIA engine 2 • Clear Audio+ • PS4 integration
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.27W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body)

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Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra 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