Overall Score
69.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#603)69.3
Performance(#1285)70.8
Camera(#1281)48.7
Display(#1026)84.5
Battery(#253)78.0
Build(#2450)72.8
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.3, (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera20 MP
Front Camera Details20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@1920fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsLightning Black, Armor Gray, Star Silver
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10
OS VersionAndroid 10
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes