Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy F36
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
Performance
88.293.0
Camera
92.867.7
Display
86.585.8
Battery
33.794.3
Build
93.077.8
Connectivity
82.877.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
75.075.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy F36 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro has a larger 7.1-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, offering higher resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy F36 is powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset, whereas the Black Shark 3 Pro utilizes the Snapdragon 865, which generally provides superior performance.
- The camera system on the F36 includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, while the Black Shark 3 Pro has a 64 MP main sensor without OIS, but offers higher video frame rates.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Black Shark 3 Pro supports faster 65W charging and wireless charging, unlike the F36.
- The F36 runs on Android 15 with One UI 7, providing a more recent software experience compared to the Black Shark 3 Pro's Android 10, which may limit future updates.
- Build quality differs as well, with the F36 featuring Gorilla Glass Victus+ and a lighter design, while the Black Shark 3 Pro has a more robust aluminum frame but is heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy F36
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
General
Release Date
2025, July 21
2020, March 03
Announced
2025, July 21
2020, March 03
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
7.1"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~387 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~484 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP5
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP (macro)
64 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 Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@1920fps
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
65W wired, 100% in 38 min18W magnetic wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
177.8 x 83.3 x 10.1 mm (7.00 x 3.28 x 0.40 in)
Weight
197 g
253 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Luxe Violet, Coral Red, Onyx Black
Phantom Black, Armor Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.46 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

