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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
vs2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)68%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (60GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.67"33%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(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
vsHDR 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.
vsf/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
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4650 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3050 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 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 PPIvs+441 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+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)
ModelBlack Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Other model names้ป‘้ฒจ5, Black Shark 5Xiaomi Mi3 WCDMA, Xiaomi 3 China Unicom
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/202212/1/2013
Depth10 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)
Weight218 grams (7.63 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~65% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate144Hzfeature not registered
Display features1300nits[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 versionAndroid 12Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User InterfaceJoy UI 13feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB (28nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerQualcomm 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 memory12GB LPDDR52GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
64GB (60GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, 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 resolution10120x6328 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras4K@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 resolution4608x3456 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

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

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BM31
Battery capacity4650 mAh3050 mAh
Charger, watts120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered400 hours (16.7 days)

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€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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