The independent firm of Xiaomi Black Shark has made official its new proposals, known as Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro that improve in several aspects with respect to their predecessors and promise an improved gaming experience. We tell you all the characteristics with which the company wants to be a leader in the face of growing competition.
As we could expect after many rumors, the processor is one of the main aspects that changes in these new models. Along with this we also find 5G technology , relevant changes on your screen to enjoy even more games and a fast charge that reaches 65W for storage up to 5,000 mAh.
Xiaomi Black Shark 3, 90 Hz and the best equipment
The first aspect we know is its screen where the Black Shark 3 presents a 6.7 inch screen in FullHD + resolution. In both models we find the Trueview Display, DC Dimming and HDR10 + technology for the best results, where they also share a refresh rate at 90 Hz, but we see increased tactile sampling from 180 to 270 Hz. This screen has a novel detection system that will detect the pressure we perform on the screen from 4 sensors.
This screen has also added an improvement in latency , achieving a milestone at 24 ms when using the screen with a single finger and staying at 28 ms with several.
We share with you the table with all its specifications so you can see the similarities and differences with what this Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro arrive:
| – | Black shark 3 | Black Shark 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| screen | 6.7 ″ / OLED / FullHD + (1080p) / 90 Hz / HDR 10+ | 6.7 ″ / OLED / FullHD + (1080p) / 90 Hz / HDR 10+ |
| Size and weight | 168.7 x 77.3 x 10.4 mm / 222 grams | 177.7 x 83.2 x 10.1 / 253 grams |
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 865 |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128/256 GB UFS 3.0 | 256 GB UFS 3.0 |
| Camera | – Rear: 64 MP triple, 13 MP wide angle and 5 MP
– Front: 20 Mpx |
– Rear: 64 MP triple, 13 MP wide angle and 5 MP
– Front: 20 Mpx |
| Connectivity | 5G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, on-screen fingerprint reader, audio jack | 5G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, on-screen fingerprint reader, audio jack |
| UI | Android 10 with Joy UI | Android 10 with Joy UI |
| Battery | 4,720 mAh with fast 65W charging | 5,000 mAh with fast 65W charging |
| Price | From 460 euros to change | From 600 euros to change |
Settings and options
Both models offer us a similar configuration, both in the Black Shark 3, and the Black Shark 3 Pro arrive with the latest Qualcomm processor, the Snapdragon 865 along with 12 GB of LPDDR5 type RAM with improved performance before the predecessors. The storage is available with 128 GB or 256 GB type UFS 3.0 and they become with this configuration two of the best gaming mobiles that we must follow closely.
Connectivity and battery with liquid cooling
The battery of this base model is 4,720 mAh that through USB Type we can charge in just 38 minutes with the help of fast charging of 65 W. To avoid heating during loading and departures, it incorporates a novel liquid cooling that works evenly. Its battery now also includes an 18W magnetic charging system so we can play while charging without problems.
Inside it has before that they will offer us the greatest connectivity in 4G and 5G networks, we also have audio jack in both versions of the terminal.
Triple camera with RAW photography
The photographic section that we will see repeated in the Black Shark 3 Pro proposes a main sensor of 64 Mpx , along with a wide angle of 13 Mpx with a viewing angle of up to 120 degrees. The third lens is 5 Mpx and finally as an added aspect we find ourselves natively with the possibility of obtaining images in RAW. In the front part your camera stays at 20 Mpx for both models.
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro, triggers integrated into a 7-inch screen
The screen of the Black Shark 3 Pro grows to 7.1 inches and incorporates a 2K resolution, without forgetting the rest of the features such as the HDR 10+. Its battery is another aspect that changes to offer us with its 5,000 mAh more game time, along with the same fast charge of 65W that we found in the Black Shark 3.
A differentiating aspect comes when playing when this Black Shark 3 Pro becomes a portable game console by integrating mechanical triggers under the terminal itself. We can use it whenever we need them or hide them to our liking.
A voice recognition option is also added with which we will be able to configure keywords to use them at times of the game, which can be a great help.
Price and release date
We can buy both the Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro from next March 27. All its variants will arrive in black, gray, silver, blue and pink . The prices at which we can find the models are the following:
- Black Shark 3 – 8 GB of RAM + 128 GB of storage, for 3,499 yuan or 460 euros to change.
- Black Shark 3 – 12 GB of RAM + 128 GB of storage, will arrive for 3,799 yuan or 500 euros to change.
- Black Shark 3 – 12 GB of RAM + 256 GB of storage, will arrive for 3,999 yuan or 520 euros to change.
- Black Shark 3 Pro – 8 GB of RAM + 256 GB of storage, will arrive for 4,699 yuan or 600 euros to change.
- Black Shark 3 Pro – 12 GB of RAM + 256 GB of storage, will arrive for 4,999 yuan or 650 euros to change.