Black Shark 3S vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Black Shark 3S has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Black Shark 3S which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4729 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 42999 | Rs. 8998 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 31, 2020. The cost of Black Shark 3S is Rs. 42999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G is Rs. 8998.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Black Shark 3S's 6.67 inch screen. Black Shark 3S has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Black Shark's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Black Shark's phone ~ 82.4%. Black Shark 3S has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Black Shark 3S's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Black Shark 3S's 64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Black Shark 3S will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | 3S | Redmi 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 31, 2020 | June 15, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.3 x 168.7 x 10.4 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 222 g | 198.5 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.4% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | 550 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4G, 5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Photo, Portrait, Night Mode, 50MP, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Tilt Shift, Timed Burst, Film Filters, Macro, HDR, Timelapse, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Mediatek Helio G88 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4729 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |