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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 3 X Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) 21Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)

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!

Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) vs Mi 3 (64GB)} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)77%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs 2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs 2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)68%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs 64GB (60GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vs TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs 1080x1920 pixels
+6.67"33%
Larger screen
vs 5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 2MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs (back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vs HDR photo/video only main camera
+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) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs (front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vs Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+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 (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vs Not supported
+4650 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs 3050 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs 1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs 4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vs MicroUSB 2.0
218 grams (7.63 ounces) vs +145 grams (5.08 ounces)50%
Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches) vs +8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)23%
Thinner
395 PPI vs +441 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash vs +Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connector vs +3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported vs +FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported vs +Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Model Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Other model names ้ป‘้ฒจ5, Black Shark 5Xiaomi Mi3 WCDMA, Xiaomi 3 China Unicom
Country or region available (Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
Brand XiaomiXiaomi
Release date 4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/202212/1/2013
Depth 10 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height) 76.25 x 163.83 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in)73.6 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight 218 grams (7.63 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and others Not supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Display type Super AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size 6.67" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio ~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~65% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution 1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen Capacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch) 395 PPI441 PPI
Colors 16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glass Not supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate 144Hzfeature not registered
Display features 1300nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
System version Android 12Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update Android 13Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface Joy UI 13feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Chipset 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB (28nm)
CPU Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 450MHz
Performance (benchmark) AnTuTu: 723333 (v9)feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
RAM memory 12GB LPDDR52GB LPDDR3
Internal storage 128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
64GB (60GB available)
External storage Not supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Dual-SIM Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload 2000/1024 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G network SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)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/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G network UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G network LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data network GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera) (triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.4120ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution 10120x6328 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary) 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperture f/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length feature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size feature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size feature not registeredfeature not registered
Autofocus PDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focus SupportedSupported
Image stabilization EIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom Only digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detection Face detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor SupportedSupported
HDR HDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras 4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary) 16 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution 4608x3456 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary) Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash Not supportedNot supported
Focal aperture f/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length feature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size 1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size 1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Loudspeaker Stereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation 2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
Radio Not supportedFM
TV Not supportedNot supported
Video formats MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
USB USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output Type-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV output USB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA Not supportedNot supported
GPS A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC SupportedSupported
Infrared port Not supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Sensors Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert SupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Battery type LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BM31
Battery capacity 4650 mAh3050 mAh
Charger, watts 120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging Not supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy feature not registered20 hours
Standby feature not registered400 hours (16.7 days)

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Call control Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling SupportedSupported
Video calling SupportedSupported
Ringtones Polyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browser HTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna Internal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard Not supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gray
โ€ข Physical pop-up gaming triggers
โ€ข Colors: Metallic gray
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
โ€ข MI UI 5.0
โ€ข Dirac HD sound
โ€ข Touchscreen with gloves
โ€ข WiFi display

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) feature not registeredfeature not registered
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