Xiaomi Black Shark 3S

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S is the latest upgrade to the powerful and popular Black Shark series of gaming smartphones sold by the Chinese brand.

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S

Editor Rating
4.1/5

The Xiaomi Black Shark 3S is a gaming-focused smartphone that boasts powerful specs and features. It features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, making for a smooth and immersive gaming experience. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 865 processor with 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It also includes a 64MP triple camera setup and a 20MP front-facing camera. Other notable features include a large 4,720mAh battery, 5G connectivity, and a dedicated gaming mode for enhanced performance. The Black Shark 3S is a great option for mobile gamers looking for a high-performance device.

Hardware
Display
Camera

Bottom Line

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S is a premium and powerful gaming smartphone that features a very nice display, a powerful processor, a usable main camera and a relatively large fast-charging battery.

Pros

  • Display
  • Processor

Cons

  • No Memory Expansion
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Basic Details
Form Factor Bar
Year 2020
Announced Date Friday July 31, 2020
Released Date Tuesday August 4, 2020
Warranty 1 Year
Versions
SAR
SAR EU
Variants 12GB/128GB,578
12GB/256GB,621
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slots Dual
SIM Size Nano-SIM
Network 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Network Technology GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
Network Speed HSPA, LTE-A, 5G
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G Bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G Bands 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Extra Network
WiFi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
GPS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
NFC
Connectivity Features USB Type-C 2.0
Dual Band Wi-Fi
Body & Design
Height 168.7 mm
Width 77.3 mm
Thickness 10.4 mm
Weight 222 g
IP Rating
Colours Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
Body Features Glass Front
Aluminum Back
Aluminum Frame
Screen & Display
Display Type AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Screen Size 6.67 inches
Screen To Body Ratio 82.4
Ppi 395
Refresh Rate 120Hz
Aspect Ratio 20:9
Touchscreen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-Touch
Bezel-less Display Yes, with Punch Hole Display
Screen Protection
Display Features HDR10+
Always-on Display
500 nits Brightness
Hardware & Performance
Chipset Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Processor Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Graphics Adreno 650
RAM 12GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB
Storage Features UFS 3.1
Card Slot
AnTuTu
GeekBench
GFXBench
Camera & Multimedia
Rear Camera 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide)
13 MP, f/2.3, (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Rear Camera Video 4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
720p@1920fps
Front Camera 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Video 1080p@30fps
Camera Features LED Flash
HDR
Panorama
AutoFocus
PDAF
Digital Zoom
Speakers Yes, with Stereo Speakers
Multimedia Features
Battery & Charging
Battery Type Li-Po (Lithium Polymer)
Battery Capacity 4729 mAh
Charging Port USB-C
Charging Speed 65W
Fast Charging 65W
Wireless Charging 18W
Reverse Charging
Reverse Wireless Charging
OS & Software
Operating System Android OS
OS Version Android 10
Custom UI
Custom UI Version
Sensors & Features
Sensors Accelerometer
Proximity
Magnetometer / Compass
In-Display Fingerprint - Optical
Features

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