The new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra phone has a 4 camera setup with a main lens of 108 MP, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor chipset and a battery of 5000 mAh. On other side, the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro also has interesting features. The comparison for both models with new specs are detailed next.
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Specifications
Feature | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro |
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Screen Display | 6.8 in (inches) | 7.1 in (inches) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
Operating System | One UI 3.1 | One UI 3.1 |
Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels |
RAM | 12 GB (gigabytes) or 16 GB (gigabytes) | 8 GB (gigabytes) or 12 GB (gigabytes) |
Storage | 128 GB (gigabytes),256 GB (gigabytes),512 GB (gigabytes) | 128 GB (gigabytes),256 GB (gigabytes) |
Camera | 108/12/10/10 MP | 64/13/5 MP |
Front Camera | 40 MP | 20 MP |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Processor and Operating System
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and the processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 2.84 GHz Cortex-A78, 3 cores of 2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 and 3 cores of 1.8GHz Cortex-A55. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 2840 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture. Running on One UI 3.1 operating system.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is a better chipset processor than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865.
Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, the second processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 2.84 GHz Kryo 585, 3 cores of 2.42 GHz Kryo 585 and 4 cores of 1.8 GHz Kryo 585. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 2840 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture and 4th Gen liquid cooling system. And it’s running on One UI 3.1 OS system.
Graphics Processor (GPU)
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is carrying a Adreno 660 gpu in the interior and the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro has the Qualcomm Adreno 650,587 MHz (megahertz) graphics processor.
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra battery capacity is 5000 mAh, which is the same as Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro. Some features include Wireless charging, Fast charging, Non-removable, Qi/PMA wireless charging – 15 W, Wireless reverse charging – 9 W, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and USB Power Delivery 3.0.
The Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro battery include Fast charging, Non-removable, 2x 2500 mAh batteries and 65W fast charging.
Screen
The device is using a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1440 x 3200 pixels and a screen size of 6.8 in (inches).
Meanwhile the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro is featuring a Super AMOLED display with 1440 x 3120 pixels and a screen size of 7.1 in (inches).
As we can see here, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a 4.4% smaller than Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro screen.
The main display features of both phones are detailed next:
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro |
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120Hz refresh rate | 4 pressure sensors |
1600 cd/m² peak brightness | 500 cd/m² |
Always-On Display | 90Hz |
Capacitive | 97% DCI-P3 |
Gorilla Glass Victus | Active DC Dimming |
HDR10+ | Capacitive |
Infinity-O Display | Delta E < 1 |
Multi-touch | HDR10+ |
Scratch resistant | Input latency – 24 ms |
JNCD < 0.55 | |
Master Touch 3.0 | |
MEMC technology | |
Multi-touch | |
Scratch resistant | |
Touch registration rate – 240 Hz | |
TrueviewDisplay | |
TUV Certified for Eye Comfort |
RAM Memory and storage
On the memory hardware side, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is carrying a ram memory of 12 GB (gigabytes) or 16 GB (gigabytes) with some features like 2750 MHz (megahertz), LPDDR5 and Double channel.
The Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro is coming with a 8 GB (gigabytes) or 12 GB (gigabytes) and it has some features like 2750 MHz (megahertz), LPDDR5 and Double channel.
In the basic edition, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra gives a 50% more ram memory capacity than Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro.
The maximum capacity offered by the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is 16 gigabytes ,which is a 33.33% bigger than the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro with 12 gigabytes.
How much built-in storage space you can get for apps and saving photos, files and video? The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with or 128 GB (gigabytes) or 256 GB (gigabytes) or 512 GB (gigabytes). In the basic edition, both phones have the same storage capacity of 128 gigabytes.
The max storage capacity offered by the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is 512 gigabytes ,which is a 100% more than the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro with 256 gigabytes.
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro gets you or 128 GB (gigabytes) or 256 GB (gigabytes) of internal storage.
Rear Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra rear camera setup is composed by 4 lenses of 108/12/10/10 MP , the flash type is Dual LED , a focal length 35 mm:24 mm , carrying a sensor like Samsung S5KHM3 Camera sensor size:8.17 x 10.82 mm , a pixel size of 0.8 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/1.8 f/2.2 f/2.4 f/4.9 respectively.

Meanwhile the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro rear camera comes with 3 lenses of 64/13/5 MP , the flash type is LED , a focal length (35 mm) of 20 mm , a pixel size of 0.8 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/1.8 f/2.3 f/2.2 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro |
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1080p @ 240 fps | 3-element lens (#3) |
10x hybrid optical zoom (#4) | 6-element lens (#2) |
10x optical zoom (#3) | Aperture – f/2.2 (#3) |
2160p @ 60 fps | Aperture size – f/2.25 (#2) |
3x optical zoom (#4) | Autofocus |
720p @ 960 fps | Continuous shooting |
Angle of view – 10° (#4) | Digital image stabilization |
Angle of view – 120° (#2) | Digital zoom |
Angle of view – 35° (#3) | Exposure compensation |
Aperture size – f/2.2 (#2) | Face detection |
Aperture size – f/2.4 (#3) | Geotagging |
Aperture size – f/4.9 (#4) | HDR |
Autofocus | ISO settings |
Continuous shooting | Macro mode |
Digital zoom | Optical zoom |
Dual Phase Detection (#2) | Panorama |
Dual Phase Detection (#3) | Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
Dual Phase Detection (#4) | Pixel size – 1.6 m (4-in-1 pixel binning) |
Exposure compensation | RAW |
Face detection | Scene mode |
Focal length (35 mm equivalent) – 13 mm (#2) | Secondary rear camera – 13 MP (ultra-wide angle) |
Focal length (35 mm equivalent) – 240 mm (#4) | Self-timer |
Focal length (35 mm equivalent) – 72 mm (#3) | Third rear camera – 5 MP (depth-sensing) |
Fourth rear camera – 10 MP (telephoto) | Touch focus |
Geotagging | White balance settings |
HDR | |
HDR10+ video recording | |
ISO settings | |
Laser autofocus (LAF) | |
Nona Super Phase Detection | |
Nonacell pixel size – 2.4 m (9-in-1 pixel binning) | |
Object tracking AF | |
OIS (#3) | |
OIS (#4) | |
Optical image stabilization | |
Optical zoom | |
Panorama | |
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | |
Pixel size – 1.22 µm (#3) | |
Pixel size – 1.22 µm (#4) | |
Pixel size – 1.4 µm (#2) | |
Scene mode | |
Secondary rear camera – 12 MP (ultra-wide angle) | |
Self-timer | |
Sensor version – Samsung ISOCELL 3J1 (#3) | |
Sensor version – Samsung ISOCELL 3J1 (#4) | |
Sensor version – Sony IMX563 (#2) | |
Sensor size – 1/2.55″ (#2) | |
Sensor size – 1/3.24″ (#3) | |
Sensor size – 1/3.24″ (#4) | |
Sensor type – ISOCELL Bright | |
Third rear camera – 10 MP (periscope telephoto) | |
Touch focus | |
White balance settings |
Front Camera – Selfie
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a 40 MP in the front.
The Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro has a 20 MP as a main front-camera.
Some other front camera features are detailed next:
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro |
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40 MP | 20 MP |
Aperture:f/2.2 | Aperture:f/2.2 |
Auto HDR | HDR |
Autofocus | Pixel size:0.9 µm /0.000900 mm |
HDR | Sensor size:1/3″ |
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Wide angle lens |
Phase detection with Dual Pixel | |
Pixel size:0.7 µm /0.000700 mm | |
Sensor model:Samsung S5KGH1 | |
Sensor size:5.13 x 6.51 mm /0.33 in | |
Sensor type – ISOCELL Plus | |
Sensor type:CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) | |
TetraCell RGB Bayer Pattern |
Data network and speed connectivity/bandwidth
The mobile networks technologies improve the communication between devices, connectivity speed and files download/upload bandwidth depending of the place.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro |
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5G NSA | 5G NSA |
5G SA | 5G SA |
Built-in 5G modem | Built-in 5G modem |
EDGE | EDGE |
GPRS | EV-DO Rev. A(1.8/3.1 Mbit/s) |
HSPA+(5.76/ 42 Mbit/s) | GPRS |
LTE Cat 20 | HSPA+ |
UMTS(384 kbit/s) | LTE |
TD- | |
TD-SCDMA | |
UMTS(384 kbit/s) |
Price
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra price is 1200 (12 GB + 128 GB) or $1250 (12 GB + 256 GB) or $1380 (16 GB + 512 GB) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro price tag is $675 (8 GB + 256 GB) or $720 (12 GB + 256 GB)
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