Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9. In terms of display resolution, Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4720 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 42999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 27, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Rs. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 3, 2020. The cost of Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type where as Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Black Shark's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Black Shark's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 82.4% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19:5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 9's lower 4 GB RAM. Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) 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 9's 5 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 10.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Black Shark 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 27, 2020 | March 3, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 77.3 x 168.7 x 10.4 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 222 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 82.4% |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 64 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP f/2.3 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.2 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP f/2.2 | 20 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v10.0 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 650 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV |
| Video | Yes | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4720 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |