After several weeks of rumors and leaks, Xiaomi has finally presented its most extreme mobile for the first half of this 2020. As part of the catalog of its brand focused on the most players, the Beijing has made the new official in China Black shark 3.
The new installment of this series arrives a little more than half a year after the presentation of the Black Shark 2 Pro. On this occasion, Xiaomi opts for a device even more powerful and advanced, focused on offering the best gaming experience seen on a mobile so far.
Black Shark 3, all the information
screen | 6.67 inch AMOLED. Sampling rate 270 Hz. 90Hz refresh rate | 7.1 inch AMOLED. Sampling frequency 270 Hz. 90Hz refresh rate |
Resolution | Full HD + | Quad HD + |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G |
RAM | 12/8 LPDDR5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G |
OS | MIUI 11 based on Android 10 | MIUI 11 based on Android 10 |
Storage | 128/256 GB UFS 3.0 | 128/256 GB UFS 3.0 |
Cameras | Triple rear camera of 64 MP + “Ultra Wide” of 13 MP + depth sensor of 5 MP. 20 MP f / 2.0 front | Triple rear camera of 64 MP + “Ultra Wide” of 13 MP + depth sensor of 5 MP. 20 MP f / 2.0 front |
Battery | 4,720 mAh with fast 65W charge and magnetic charge | 5,000 mAh with fast 65W load |
Others | Standalone image processing chip, on-screen fingerprint reader, dual antenna, TrueView Display, Magic Press, stereo audio, Wi-Fi 6 | Standalone image processing chip, on-screen fingerprint reader, dual antenna, TrueView Display, Magic Press, stereo audio, Wi-Fi 6 |
Renovated design and screen with high refresh rate
During the presentation, made through streaming due to fear of the Coronavirus, Xiaomi emphasizes the new look of this third generation of the Black Shark series. Of course, the brand is still betting on an aggressive design, which highlights the symmetrical lines that run through the back of the phone, and the different textures that give the Black Shark 3 a totally unique appearance.
On this occasion, Xiaomi has included two triangular shapes at the back of the phone, located both at the bottom and at the top. The latter is in charge of housing the telephone photographic system.
As novelties, physical “triggers” located on the sides are also included, intended to perform different actions during the game.
Its front is occupied by a large 6.67 inch diagonal screen based on AMOLED technology, with Full HD + resolution and a refresh rate of 90 Hz added to a sampling frequency of 270Hz, which results in a markedly reduced latency with respect to other models with lower frequency of tactile tracking.
But the Black Shark 3 does not come alone. Next to him, Xiaomi announces a “Pro” version that, among other things, boasts a gigantic 7.1-inch screen with Quad HD + resolution and the same refresh rate as his "younger" brother.
The first mobile for gamers with 5G
The brain that gives life to Black Shark 3 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, accompanied by 8 or 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. His battery also rises from the previous edition, going from 4,000 to 4-720 or 5,000 mAh capacity depending on whether we talk about the "normal" model or the "Pro" variant. In addition, an ultrafast charging system of 65W of power with cable, and the Black Shark 3 includes a charging system through magnetic pins that gives a power of up to 25W.
Xiaomi, in addition, has incorporated the X55 modem next to the processor, so that both the Black Shark 3 and the “Pro” variant arrive with 5G network support.
There is still room for the headphone port
The photograph may not have been a strong point of the Black Shark series models, but it is undeniable that Xiaomi takes care of the different multimedia aspects of their devices of this family. The Black Shark 3 puts the focus on the audio experience, not only including a 3.5 mm headphone jack, but also through a stereo audio system
About your photographic system, comment that It is formed by a 64-megapixel main sensor, accompanied by a 13-megapixel “Ultra Wide” and, finally, a 5 megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the same 20 megapixel sensor that we saw in the last generation is maintained.
Price and availability of the Xiaomi Black Shark 3
The device has been announced in China in the first place, and for the moment no details on the availability of the device in the other regions have been revealed. The Black Shark 3 price vary depending on the version chosen:
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