Xiaomi Black Shark 3 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

Mi 8 Explorer: 45 g lighter

Black Shark 3:

222 g

Mi 8 Explorer:

177 g
Width

Mi 8 Explorer: 2.5 mm narrower

Black Shark 3:

77.3 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

74.8 mm
Screen diagonal

Mi 8 Explorer: 0.46 in smaller diagonal

Black Shark 3:

6.67 in

Mi 8 Explorer:

6.21 in
Chipset

Black Shark 3:

Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)

Mi 8 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Rear camera layout

Black Shark 3:

Triple

Mi 8 Explorer:

Dual
Depth

Mi 8 Explorer: 2.8 mm thinner

Black Shark 3:

10.4 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

7.6 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Black Shark 3

Height:

168.7 mm +13.8 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
Width:

77.3 mm +2.5 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
Depth:

10.4 mm +2.8 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
2. Mi 8 Explorer

Height:

154.9 mm
Width:

74.8 mm
Depth:

7.6 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Black Shark 3

222 g

+45 g versus Mi 8 Explorer
2. Mi 8 Explorer

177 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

1. Black Shark 3

Screen diagonal:

6.67 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

20:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

107.4 cm²
2. Mi 8 Explorer

Mi 8 Explorer: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Black Shark 3, Mi 8 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Black Shark 3	Mi 8 Explorer
128 GB Recorded for all phones	8 / 12 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations	8 GB RAM
256 GB	12 GB RAM	Not recorded

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Black Shark 3

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

2. Mi 8 Explorer

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: No
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Black Shark 3

4720 mAh

+1720 mAh versus Mi 8 Explorer
2. Mi 8 Explorer

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Black Shark 32. Mi 8 Explorer

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Black Shark 3, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Black Shark 3	Mi 8 Explorer
Dimensions (HxWxD)	168.7 Х 77.3 Х 10.4 mm	154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	222 g	177 g
Technology	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inch	6.21" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2400 px	1080 x 2248 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	128GB 8GB RAM 128GB 12GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM	128 GB 8 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4720 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 10.0	Android 8.1 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for Black Shark 3, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Black Shark 3	Mi 8 Explorer
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	107.4 cm2	97.1 cm2
Screen format	20:9 (height:width)	Unknown
Screen to body ratio	82.4%	83.8%
PPI /points per inch/	395 PPI	0 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Black Shark 3, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Black Shark 3	Mi 8 Explorer
Rear camera, main	64 MP Triple	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	64 MP f/1.8 26mm (wide) 1/1.72'' 0.8µm PDAF -13 MP f/2.3 (ultrawide) -5 MP f/2.2 (depth)	12 MP f/1.8 1/2.55'' 1.4µm 4-axis OIS dual pixel PDAF -12 MP f/2.4 1/3.4'' 1.0µm AF 2x optical zoom
Functions	HDR	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	20 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	20 MP f/2.2 (wide) 1/3'' 0.9μm	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Black Shark 3, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Black Shark 3	Mi 8 Explorer
Processor CPU	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 650	Adreno 630
Antutu 8 score *	603541	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Black Shark 3, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Black Shark 3	Mi 8 Explorer
Release date	2020 March 3	2018 May
Colors	Lightning Black Armor Gray Star Silver	Black (transparent back)
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	$ 550	500 EUR
Body build	Glass front aluminum back aluminum frame	Front/back glass aluminum frame (7000 series)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Black Shark 3, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Black Shark 3	Mi 8 Explorer
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 17(700) 20(800) 34(2000) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500) -5G - 5G band 41(2500) 78(3500) 79(4700); SA/NSA	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 17(700) 20(800) 34(2000) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A; 5G	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO QZSS BDS	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Black Shark 3, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Black Shark 3	Mi 8 Explorer
Radio	No	No
Others	Always-on display -90Hz refresh rate -500 nits typ. brightness -HDR10+	HDR10 -DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Black Shark 3, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Black Shark 3	Mi 8 Explorer
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (under display optical) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging 65W: 100% in 38 min -Fast battery charging 30W (128/8 model) -Magnetic charging 18W	Sensors Face ID fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity barometer compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+) - For China

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer