Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Samsung Galaxy A34 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.01"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
Model | Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) |
Other model names | 黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 6GB RAM), AWM-A0 | Galaxy A34 5G SM-A346M Single-SIM NFC |
Country or region available | (Global, International), China | Mexico, Peru |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 11/10/2018 | 3/24/2023, Announced: 3/14/2023 |
Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in) | 78.1 x 161.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in) |
Weight | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.01" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 390 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 430nits[typ] HDR8 | 1000nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 13 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 14 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 472126 (v9) Geekbench: 2316 (v5.5), 2518 (v6) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78) |
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 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@480fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5952x3348 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 34 hours (1.4 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Black • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left game pad included | • Colors: Graphite, Silver, Violet, Lime |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.75W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |