Xiaomi Black Shark 3S The Xiaomi Black Shark 3S is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,729 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2020).
2020 · Mid-range · Android 10 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.67" · 168.7 x 77.3 x 10.4 mm (6.64 x 3.04 x 0.41 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
RAM 12GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 64 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Solid 4,729 mAh battery for all-day use
✓ Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) for everyday tasks and gaming
✓ 12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓ 64 MP main camera for sharp photos
✓ 6.67" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗ Heavy at 222g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2020, July 31. Released 2020, August 04
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
RAM
12GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
395 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Multi-Camera Setup
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.3, 120˚ (ultrawide) Auxiliary lens
Main Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@1920fps
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,729 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Charging
65W wired, 100% in 38 min 18W magnetic wireless
📱 Design & Build
Weight
222g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
168.7 x 77.3 x 10.4 mm (6.64 x 3.04 x 0.41 in)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S support 5G?› Yes, the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S have NFC?› No, the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S does not have NFC.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S support wireless charging?› Yes, the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S supports wireless charging (65W wired, 100% in 38 min 18W magnetic wireless).
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S support reverse wireless charging?› No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S support fast charging?› Yes, up to 65W (65W wired, 100% in 38 min 18W magnetic wireless).
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S have expandable storage?› No, the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S does not support a memory card.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S support dual SIM?› The Xiaomi Black Shark 3S SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S ship with?› The Xiaomi Black Shark 3S ships with Android 10.
What type of USB port does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S use?› The Xiaomi Black Shark 3S uses USB Type-C 2.0.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S support Wi-Fi 7?› The Xiaomi Black Shark 3S supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Xiaomi Black Shark 3S has 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive.
