Updated On: 7th July 2022
Xiaomi Black Shark 3
The Black Shark series from Xiaomi is the Chinese giant s gaming smartphone range which targets users looking for top of the line specs and performance. After the popularity of the Black Shark 1 and Black Shark 2, the company has now revealed the next device from the catalog Xiaomi Black Shark 3. The phone comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that has a QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. Being a gaming phone, the Black Shark 3 features the best mobile chipset available for Android phones today the Snapdragon 865 chipset from Qualcomm. The phone also packs 16GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard memory but unfortunately, there is no option to add expandable memory. The camera specs are modest and the phone has a 48MP + 16MP dual-camera system on the rear and a 24MP camera on the front for selfies. It is fueled by a 5000mAh cell that also supports 20W fast charging. Some of the popular Xiaomi mobile phones include the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, Black Shark 2 Pro, and the Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Xiaomi Black Shark 3
| Status | Not releasing in India |
| Updated On | 7th July 2022 |
Price In India
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 price in India was expected to be ₹ 36,690. This device will not be releasing in India.
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Details
6.41 inch AMOLED Display, 120Hz Refresh Rate, Gorilla Glass 6
The Black Shark 3 features an AMOLED panel that has a refresh rate of 120Hz, which is expected from any decent gaming smartphone as of 2019. It has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a quad-HD resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. The screen has a pixel density of 519 ppi and there is no notch of any kind.
Snapdragon 865 Chipset, Dual Camera Setup
When it comes to performance, the Black Shark 3 is excellent as it features the octa-core Snapdragon 865 chipset from Qualcomm. The chipset comes with an Adreno 650 GPU handling the graphics processing during gaming and other GPU-intensive tasks. The phone packs a whopping 16GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory and runs on Android 10. The camera setup isn t exactly one of the highlights of the device, but Black Shark phones, in general, have never prioritized photography capabilities. You get a 48MP + 16MP dual-camera on the back that can also shoot 4K video. For selfies, the phone features a 24MP selfie camera that can shoot 1080p videos.
5000mAh Battery, 20W Fast Charging, Connectivity Options
The Black Shark 3 from Xiaomi comes with a 5000mAh battery which is excellent given the main purpose of the smartphone. Additionally, the battery offers support for 20W fast charging with the bundled charger. Connectivity options include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, and A-GPS. The phone features a Type C port and also has a 3.5mm headphone jack as well.
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Specifications
Summary
| Launch Date | December 20, 2020 |
| Processor Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Rear Camera | Triple (64MP + 13MP + 5MP) |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cms) |
| Battery Capacity | 4720 mAh |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| No Of Cores | 8 (Octa Core) |
| CPU | 2.84GHz, Single core, Kryo 585 2.42GHz, Tri core, Kryo 585 1.8GHz, Quad core, Kryo 585 |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Graphics | Adreno 650 |
Design
| Height | 6.64 inches (168.7 mm) |
| Width | 3.04 inches (77.3 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.41 inches (10.4 mm) |
| Weight | 222 grams |
| Colors | Grey, Silver, Lighting Black |
| Screen Unlock | Fingerprint |
Display
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | AMOLED, HDR 10+ |
| Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cms) |
| Pixel Density | 395 pixels per inch (ppi) |
| TouchScreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Color Reproduction | 16M Colors |
| Screen to body percentage | 82.37 % |
Camera
| Rear camera setup | Triple |
| Rear camera (Primary) | 64 MP resolutionf/1.8 aperture |
| Rear camera (Secondary) | 13 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.25 aperture |
| Rear camera (Tertiary) | 5 MP resolutionDepth lensf/2.2 aperture |
| Front camera setup | Single |
| Front camera (Primary) | 20 MP resolutionf/2.0 aperture |
| Flash | LED Rear flash |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Battery
| Type | Li-ion |
| Capacity | 4720 mAh |
| Removable | No |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W |
| Charging speed | 100 % in 38 minutes (claimed by Brand) |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Software
| Operating System | Android v10 (Q) |
| Custom UI | No |
Connectivity
| SIM Configuration | Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano |
| Network | SIM1: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G |
| 5G Support | Yes, only SIM1 |
| Voice over LTE(VoLTE) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, with ax/b/g/n, MIMO |
| Wi-fi features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 |
| USB | USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Infrared | Yes |
Sound
| Speaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Yes, 3.5mm |
| Video Player | Yes, Video Formats: MP4 |
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, On-screen |
| Other Sensor | Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope |
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Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Price in India is Rs. 36,690 as on 7th July 2022 00:01:28
