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Xiaomi

Xiaomi Black Shark 3

6.2 NeoScore #1563 of 6247

Launched March 2020

Overview

NeoScore

6.2

#1563 of 6247

Design & display
6.2
Performance & hardware
6.7
Camera
5.5
Connectivity
6.0
Battery & charging
6.5

Strengths

  • Its 4,720 mAh battery holds more than most phones of its time.
  • Its 65 W wired charging is among the fastest of its time.
  • Its AnTuTu result of 587,664 is better than that of most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • At 222 g, it is heavier than almost all 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 RAM256 GB
AnTuTu
587,664Better than 72% of phones
Battery
4,720 mAh65 W
Cameras
64 Mpx · f/1.813 Mpx · f/2.3selfie 20 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 10

Editorial report

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 technical sheet

The Xiaomi Black Shark 3 suits gaming-focused buyers who want strong hardware and a capable battery, but its weight and thickness are a clear trade-off: it weighs 222 g and measures 10.4 mm thick. It is heavier than almost all phones of its time, so this is not a particularly light option for carrying around.

The 6.67-inch AMOLED display runs at 90 Hz and has a pixel density of 395 ppi, above average for phones launched around the same time. Its refresh rate is average. Performance is among the best of its time: the AnTuTu result of 587,664 is better than that of most phones. The 12 GB of RAM is also among the highest capacities, while its 256 GB of storage is more than most phones offer.

The camera is above average overall. Its 1/1.72-inch main sensor is larger than that in most phones of its time and has a 64 MP resolution, although there is no optical image stabilization. The 4,720 mAh battery holds more than most, and its 65 W wired charging is among the fastest; 18 W wireless charging is also among the best. Connectivity is better than most, with 5G and Wi-Fi 6. The Black Shark 3 earns a NeoScore of 6.2. It is a strong fit for buyers who put gaming performance, storage and fast charging ahead of a lighter, slimmer design.

Technical index

NeoScore

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6.15 /10

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Black Shark 3

Design & display

6.2

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+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen
3.0
Weight 222 g
3.9
Usable Surface 82.4 %
7.2
Body Thickness 10.4 mm
4.6

Performance & hardware

6.7

AnTuTu Score 587,664
2.9
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 DDR5
9.0

Camera

5.5

Sensor Size 1/1.72″
6.2
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 64 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
0.0

Connectivity

6.0

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA
1.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
9.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
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, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
0.0

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Design & display
6.18
Performance & hardware
6.72
Camera
5.46
Connectivity
5.95
Battery & charging
6.54
NeoScore rank
#1563 / 6247

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Processor Process Size
7 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Storage Type
UFS 3.0
Maximum CPU Clock
2.84 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
587,664
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
1,193
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
3,395
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 1×2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
Expandable Storage
No

Design

Body Colors
Black, Grey, Silver
Body Thickness
10.4 mm
Body Width
77.3 mm
Body Height
168.7 mm
Weight
222 g
Usable Surface
82.4 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,720 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
65 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Wireless charging power
18 W

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
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 Features
HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 10
OS Family
Android
OS Version
10
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
Cellular Technologies
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
2,000 Mbps
Max. upload speed
318 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive

Technical

Model numbers
KLE-H0, KLE-A0

Black Shark 3

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.72″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 1920 fps, 8K at 30 fps
Sensor
Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.72″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 1920 fps, 8K at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
1,920 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
2

Rear ultrawide camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.3
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.3
3

Front camera

Resolution
20 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3″
Pixel Size
0.9 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
20 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3″
Pixel Size
0.9 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Features
Camera Features
HDR

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