Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) vs Nokia 3.1 A

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Nokia 3.1 A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 3:27 PM, updated: 11/18/2021 6:50 AM

Compare Nokia 3.1 A X Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Nokia 3.1 A Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2990
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)

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!

24 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia 3.1 A
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core74% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2160 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+402 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	295 PPI
+6.01"10% Larger screen	vs	5.45"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh34% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2990 mAh
+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+156 grams (5.46 ounces)22% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	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

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

Android 9.0 Pie

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
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Model	Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	3.1 A
Other model names	黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 6GB RAM), AWM-A0	AT&T Nokia 3.1 A TA1140, TA-1140, HMD Global
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Nokia
Release date	11/10/2018	6/1/2019
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	71.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.83 x 6.01 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.01" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	720x1440 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	430nits[typ] HDR8	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
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	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	Nokia 3.1 A
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, 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)	Nokia 3.1 A
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2990 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black • HAC M3/T4 • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Nokia 3.1 A
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.11W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered