Xiaomi Black Shark GS3

The Black Shark GS3 may suit someone looking for a compact device with specified protection from water, dust, impacts, and drops. It carries IP68 and IP69K ratings, along with MIL-STD-810H, and lists a water-resistance depth of 1.5 m. Its 1.43-inch AMOLED display has a resolution of 466 × 466 px and a density of 326 ppi.

Peak brightness is 600 nits, lower than that of most phones of its time. That is a drawback for anyone prioritizing a particularly bright display. Its 326 ppi density is typical of phones from the same period. The display also features Gorilla Glass. Storage is not expandable, so external storage cannot increase the available capacity.

GPS and GLONASS provide the listed navigation systems. The device also has a loudspeaker and supports SMS, email, and instant messaging. Its sensors include an accelerometer and compass. Taken together, the GS3 combines specified physical protection with a square AMOLED display and navigation and messaging functions. Its peak brightness falls below that of most phones from its time, and the lack of expandable storage limits options for adding capacity. An overall score is not available because the specifications do not cover enough areas for one. The clearest reasons to consider it are its listed protection and the particular functions it includes.