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12 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched March 2020 · Energy class B
Overview
NeoScore
6.2
#1483 of 6247
- Design & display
- 5.9
- Performance & hardware
- 6.5
- Camera
- 5.8
- Connectivity
- 6.5
- Battery & charging
- 6.5
Efficiency
- Energy efficiencyB
- ABCDEFG
- RepairabilityC
- ABCDE
- Repeated-drop resistanceB
- ABCDE
Strengths
- Its 4,720 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
- Its 65 W charging is among the fastest of its time.
- Its AnTuTu result is among the highest of phones of its time.
Weak points
- At 222 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.67″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px90 Hz
- Design
- 222 g77.3 mm168.7 mm10.4 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 743,500Better than 79% of phones
- Battery
- 4,720 mAh65 W
- Cameras
- 64 Mpx · f/1.813 Mpx · f/2.255 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 20 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 5G4G3G
- Software
- Android 10
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Black Shark BlackShark 3 12 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
The BlackShark 3 suits people looking for a phone for gaming and media who can accept a heavy build: at 222 g, it weighs more than most phones of its time. In return, it has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. Its 395 ppi density is above average, and the display overall is above average among phones launched around the same time.
Performance is better than most phones of its time, with an AnTuTu v10 result of 743,500. The camera is also better than most: its 1/1.72-inch main sensor is larger than those in most phones of its time, and its 64 MP resolution is among the highest. The main camera has no optical image stabilization. The 4,720 mAh battery has more capacity than most; 65 W charging is among the fastest, and 18 W wireless charging is also among the best of its time.
Connectivity is among the best among phones launched around the same time, with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, dual Nano-SIM and several navigation systems. This configuration has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage; the phone is also sold with 12 GB / 128 GB and 12 GB / 256 GB. The BlackShark 3 earns a NeoScore of 6.1. It makes sense for buyers who prioritize gaming, the display and charging, and are comfortable carrying a heavier phone.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
5.9
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
- 7.0
- Display Pixel Density 395 ppi
- 8.3
- Peak Display Brightness 500 nits
- 4.0
- Display Features HDR10+, DCI-P3, MEMC, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
- 4.5
- Weight 222 g
- 3.9
- Resistance Features IP53
- 2.0
- Usable Surface 82 %
- 7.1
- Body Thickness 10.4 mm
- 4.6
Performance & hardware
6.5
- AnTuTu Score 743,500
- 3.7
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.0
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 7 nm
- 6.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.84 GHz
- 7.4
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
5.8
- Sensor Size 1/1.72″
- 6.2
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 64 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Laser Autofocus, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode
- 8.0
Connectivity
6.5
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
- 1.5
- Cellular Bands 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n78
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
- 6.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
6.5
- Battery Capacity 4,720 mAh
- 8.1
- Fast Charge Power 65 W
- 7.9
- Wireless charging power 18 W
- 6.4
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Charger Included, Non-Removable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 5.91
- Performance & hardware
- 6.47
- Camera
- 5.84
- Connectivity
- 6.48
- Battery & charging
- 6.54
- NeoScore rank
- #1483 / 6247
Efficiency
Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.
- Energy efficiency
- B
- Repairability
- C
- Repeated-drop resistance
- B
Survived 200 drops without defects
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- Processor Process Size
- 7 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 650 (600 MHz)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.84 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 743,500
- CPU Description
- 1x Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Grey
- Body Thickness
- 10.4 mm
- Body Width
- 77.3 mm
- Body Height
- 168.7 mm
- Weight
- 222 g
- Usable Surface
- 82 %
- Body Materials
- Metal
- Resistance Features
- IP53
- Drop Resistance Class
- B
- Repairability Class
- C
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
- Drop Test Count
- 200
Battery
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- B
- Battery Capacity
- 4,720 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 65 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Charger Included, Non-Removable
- Wireless charging power
- 18 W
- Charge cycles
- 1,000
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 270 Hz
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 60,000 :1
- Display Features
- HDR10+, DCI-P3, MEMC, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 10
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 10
- OS Update Support
- 5 years
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, EDR, LE, ANT+, aptX
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, ANT+, aptX
BlackShark 3
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung Bright S5KGW1
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.72″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung Bright S5KGW1
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.72″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 1,920 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Laser Autofocus, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode
Rear ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.25
Sensor
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.25
Rear depth camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K3T2
- Resolution
- 20 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.4″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K3T2
- Resolution
- 20 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.4″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Product gallery
25Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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