Xiaomi Black Shark 3S
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Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro
#376Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Black Shark 3S
Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro
Performance
88.796.3
Camera
67.793.6
Display
88.696.9
Battery
92.033.7
Build
77.873.6
Connectivity
77.583.3
Audio
87.670.7
Overall
75.079.8
Summary
- The Xiaomi Black Shark 3S features a robust build with an aluminum frame and glass front, weighing 222g, while the Poco X6 Pro is lighter at 186g with a plastic frame and Gorilla Glass 5 front.
- Both devices have a 6.67" AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the Poco X6 Pro offers higher resolution at 1220 x 2712 pixels and peak brightness of 1800 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Black Shark 3S is powered by the Snapdragon 865, while the Poco X6 Pro utilizes the newer Mediatek Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset, providing competitive performance.
- The camera setup on the Poco X6 Pro includes optical image stabilization, enhancing photo quality, whereas the Black Shark 3S lacks this feature.
- Battery capacity is larger in the Poco X6 Pro at 5000mAh compared to 4729mAh in the Black Shark 3S, and it supports faster charging at 67W.
- Software-wise, the Black Shark runs on Android 10, while the Poco X6 Pro comes with Android 14 and promises up to three major updates, offering a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 3S
Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro
General
Release Date
2020, July 31
2024, January 11
Announced
2020, July 31
2024, January 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1220
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Mediatek Dimensity 8300 Ultra (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 650
Mali G615-MC6
Memory
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.3, 120˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@1920fps
4K@24/30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4729 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4729 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, 100% in 38 min18W magnetic wireless
67W wired, QC2.0, PD3.0, 100% in 45 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168.7 x 77.3 x 10.4 mm (6.64 x 3.04 x 0.41 in)
160.5 x 74.3 x 8.3 mm (6.32 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
Weight
222 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Colors
Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
Black, Yellow, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / 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
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass