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Released: 2020, March 03

Xiaomi Black Shark 3

Overall Score

74.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#579)74.1
Performance(#971)88.7
Camera(#1070)67.7
Display(#1203)84.2
Battery(#246)92.0
Build(#1072)77.8
Connectivity(#1265)77.5
Audio(#115)87.6

Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Black Shark 3

Short Review

  • The Xiaomi Black Shark 3 features a robust design with a glass front, aluminum back, and aluminum frame, weighing 222g and measuring 168.7 x 77.3 x 10.4 mm.
  • Its 6.67-inch AMOLED display offers a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, delivering vibrant visuals with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, it ensures high performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU, available with up to 12GB of RAM.
  • The camera system includes a 64 MP wide lens, a 13 MP ultrawide lens, and a 5 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video in 4K at 30/60fps and 1080p at various frame rates.
  • The 4720mAh battery supports 65W fast charging and wireless charging, providing efficient power management.
  • Running on Android 10, the device includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack for enhanced audio experiences.
  • Connectivity options feature 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Special features include a gaming-centric design with customizable shoulder triggers for enhanced gameplay.
  • Available in Lightning Black, Armor Gray, and Star Silver, it combines aesthetics with functionality.
  • Overall, the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 is tailored for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts.

Specifications

General

Release Date2020, March 03
Announced2020, March 03
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.67"
TypeAMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 650
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.3, (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@1920fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity4720 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4720 mAh
Charging Details65W wired, 100% in 38 min30W wired (128/8 model)18W magnetic wireless
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions168.7 x 77.3 x 10.4 mm (6.64 x 3.04 x 0.41 in)
Weight222 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsLightning Black, Armor Gray, Star Silver
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 10
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass