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Vivo NEX 3S 5G vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S

What NEX 3S 5G does better (7) and where Black Shark 3S wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Vivo NEX 3S 5G
Vivo · 2020NEX 3S 5G
7.4Score
7 advantages≈ $680
vs
Xiaomi Black Shark 3S
Xiaomi · 2020Black Shark 3S
7.8Score
8 advantages≈ $650
Higher score
7.0Display7.2
7.4Camera8.0
4.8Battery6.8
7.9Features6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

NEX 3S 5GBlack Shark 3S
76.1 × 167.49.477.3 × 168.710.4
NEX 3S 5GBlack Shark 3SDifference
Height167.4 mm168.7 mm−1.3 mm
Width76.1 mm77.3 mm−1.2 mm
Thickness9.4 mm10.4 mm−1 mm
Weight220 g222 g−2 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is NEX 3S 5G better than Black Shark 3S?

  1. Telephoto cameraYes · Black Shark 3S: No
  2. NFCYes · Black Shark 3S: No
  3. Storage (base)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  4. Screen size6.9″ vs 6.7″+3%
  5. Rear cameras3 vs 2+50%
  6. Screen-to-body ratio93.6% vs 82.4%+14%
  7. Thickness9.4 mm vs 10.4 mm+11%

Why is Black Shark 3S better than NEX 3S 5G?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Wired charging44 W vs 65 W+48%
  3. Wireless chargingNo · NEX 3S 5G: Yes
  4. Stereo speakersNo · NEX 3S 5G: Yes
  5. Battery capacity4,500 mAh vs 4,729 mAh+5%
  6. 4K video frame rate30 fps vs 60 fps2×
  7. Pixel density363 ppi vs 395 ppi+9%
  8. Selfie camera16 MP vs 20 MP+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo NEX 3S 5GVivo NEX 3S 5G≈ $6807.4
Design
Weight220 g222 g
Thickness9.4 mm10.4 mm
Height167.4 mm168.7 mm
Width76.1 mm77.3 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassAluminium
ColoursBlack, Blue, OrangeSky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
Display
Screen size6.9″6.7″
PanelSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,256 px2,400 px
Pixel density363 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—500 nits
Screen-to-body ratio93.6%82.4%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5GQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process7 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.84 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 650
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.72"1/1.72"
Rear cameras32
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesNo
Optical zoom2×—
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps60 fps
Selfie camera16 MP20 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh4,729 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging44 W65 W
Charged in 30 min—79%
Wireless chargingNoYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceFuntouch 10.0—
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