Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/2/2023 12:00 PM, updated: 7/2/2023 12:00 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.1"
AMOLED

1440x3120

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)

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11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	vs	13 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+202 grams (7.07 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	253 grams (8.86 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)25% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP46% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.52" inches13% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.72" inches
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+67W3% 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	65W
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256GB (218GB available)	vs	+512GB (485GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.2	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels73% Higher resolution screen
395 PPI	vs	+484 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.67"	vs	+7.1"6% Larger screen
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices

AMOLED

Dolby Vision / HDR10+

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G 2209116AG	小米 BlackShark 3 Pro 5G (512GB + 12GB RAM), MBU-A0, MBU-H0
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	4/11/2023, Announced: 3/3/2023	3/3/2020
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)	83.29 x 177.79 millimeters (3.28 x 7 in)
Weight	202 grams (7.07 ounces)	253 grams (8.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	7.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	484 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision	500nits[typ] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	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)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 354872 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2	512GB (485GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version (MBU-H0): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version (MBU-A0): LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Global version (MBU-H0): SA/NSA (78) China version (MBU-A0): SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 120° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
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 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
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
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
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: Graphite Gray, Polar White, Star Blue, Ice blue	• Colors: Blasting Black, Armor Gray • Always-on display • Stereo speakers • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (512GB/12GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate