Realme X3 SuperZoom
#1085
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
#1205Category Breakdown
Realme X3 SuperZoom
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Performance
89.688.8
Camera
96.464.8
Display
80.380.2
Battery
29.528.1
Build
75.077.8
Connectivity
60.960.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
63.361.7
Summary
- The Realme X3 SuperZoom features a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, compared to the Xiaomi Black Shark 2's 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Both phones utilize the Snapdragon 855 chipset, but the X3 SuperZoom has a higher clock speed in its CPU configuration.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the X3 SuperZoom offers a more advanced rear setup with a 64 MP main sensor and 5x optical zoom, while the Black Shark 2 has a 48 MP main sensor with 2x optical zoom.
- The X3 SuperZoom also has a larger 4200 mAh battery compared to the Black Shark 2's 4000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 30W versus the Black Shark's 27W.
- For software, the X3 SuperZoom runs on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 10, while the Black Shark 2 operates on JoyUI 11 based on Android 10, having started with Android 9.0.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the X3 SuperZoom featuring a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the Black Shark 2 has an aluminum back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme X3 SuperZoom
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
General
Release Date
2020, May 26
2019
Announced
2020, May 26
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.39"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/3.4, 124mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
48 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4200 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
30W wired, 100% in 55 min
27W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
202 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Glacier Blue, Arctic White
Black, Silver, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, JoyUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass