Comparison between:
- Nothing Phone (3a)
- Xiaomi Black Shark 5

Brand and model

Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.

Nothing Phone (3a)Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Nothing Phone (3a)Xiaomi Black Shark 5

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.

Width77.5 mm
7.75 cm
0.254 ft
3.051 in		76.25 mm
7.625 cm
0.25 ft
3.002 in
Height163.52 mm
16.352 cm
0.536 ft
6.438 in		163.83 mm
16.383 cm
0.538 ft
6.45 in
Thickness8.35 mm
0.835 cm
0.027 ft
0.329 in		10 mm
1 cm
0.033 ft
0.394 in
Weight201 g
0.44 lbs
7.09 oz		218 g
0.48 lbs
7.69 oz
Volume105.82 cm³
6.43 in³		124.92 cm³
7.59 in³
ColorsBlack
White
Blue		Black
Gray
White
Body materialsAluminium alloy
Glass		Aluminium alloy
Glass
CertificationIP64-

SIM card

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.

SIM card typeNano-SIMNano-SIM
Number of SIM cards22
FeaturesDual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)

Networks

A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSMGSМ 850 МНz (В5)
GSМ 900 МНz (В8)
GSМ 1900 МНz (В2)		GSМ 850 МНz (В5)
GSМ 900 МНz (В8)
GSМ 1900 МНz (В2)
CDMA-CDMA 800 MHz (BC0)
W-CDMAW-CDMA 850 MHz (B5)
W-CDMA 850 MHz (B6)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19)
W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4)
W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)		W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5)
W-CDMA 850 MHz (B6)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19)
W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4)
W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B9)
W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2)
W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)
LTELТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28)
LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В18)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26)
LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8)
LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4)
LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В66)
LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3)
LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1)
LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7)
LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)		LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28)
LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В18)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26)
LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8)
LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4)
LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3)
LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2)
LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1)
LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7)
LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39)
LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)
5G NR5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28)
5G-FDD 800 MHz (n20)
5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5)
5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8)
5G-FDD 1700 MHz (n66)
5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3)
5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1)
5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40)
5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41)
5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7)
5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38)
5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78)
5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77)		5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28)
5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8)
5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3)
5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1)
5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41)
5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78)
5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77)

Mobile network technologies and bandwidth

Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.

Mobile network technologiesЕDGЕ
НSРА+
5G ΝSА		UМТS
GРRS
ЕV-DО Rеv. А
-4x4 MIMO

Operating system

Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.

Operating system (OS)Аndrоid 15Аndrоid 12
User interface (UI)Nothing OS 3.1JOYUI 13 (MIUI 13)

System on Chip (SoC)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.

SoCQuаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 7s Gеn 3 (SМ7635)Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 870 (SМ8250-АС)
Process technology4 nm7 nm
CPU1х 2.5 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А720, 3х 2.4 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А720, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А5201х 3.2 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 3х 2.42 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 585)
CPU bits64 bit64 bit
Instruction setARMv9-AARMv8.2-A
Level 1 cache memory (L1)16 KB + 16 KB16 KB + 16 KB
Level 2 cache memory (L2)-1024 KB
1 MB
Level 3 cache memory (L3)-4096 KB
4 MB
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2500 MHz3200 MHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 810Qualcomm Adreno 650
GPU frequency-670 MHz
RAM capacity8 GB
12 GB		8 GB
12 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5
RAM channelsQuad channelQuad channel
RAM frequency3100 MHz2650 MHz
Virtual RAM expansion - 20GB
4500 mm² steel vapor chamber cooling system
Hexagon Tensor Accelerator (HTA) for AI		Sandwich liquid cooling system

Storage

Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.

Storage128 GB
256 GB		128 GB
256 GB
UFS 2.0UFS 3.1

Display

The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technologyAMOLEDE4 AMOLED
Diagonal size6.77 in
171.96 mm
17.2 cm		6.67 in
169.42 mm
16.94 cm
Width3.03 in
76.9 mm
7.69 cm		2.98 in
75.77 mm
7.58 cm
Height6.06 in
153.8 mm
15.38 cm		5.97 in
151.53 mm
15.15 cm
Aspect ratio2:1
2:1 (18:9)		2:1
2:1 (18:9)
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels1080 x 2160 pixels
Pixel density238 ppi
93 ppcm		362 ppi
142 ppcm
Color depth30 bit
1073741824 colors		24 bit
16777216 colors
Display area93.63 %92.2 %
Other featuresCapacitive
Multi-touch
Scratch resistant		Capacitive
Multi-touch
Scratch resistant
2.5D curved glass screen
Panda Glass
120 Hz adaptive refresh rate
2160 Hz PWM dimming
800 cd/m² typical brightness
1300 cd/m² HBM
3000 cd/m² peak brightness
1000000:1
10-bit color bit depth
100% DCI-P3
HDR10+		Display manufacturer - Samsung
HDR10+
144 Hz refresh rate
720 Hz touch sampling rate
MEMC technology
111% DCI-P3
1300 cd/m² peak brightness
5000000:1

Sensors

Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.

SensorsProximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope		Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Geomagnetic
Fingerprint
Hall
In-display fingerprint sensor
Linear haptic motor		Side-mounted fingerprint sensor

Main rear camera

The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor modelSamsung-
Sensor typeISOCELLCMOS BSI
Sensor format1/1.57"-
Aperturef/1.88f/1.79
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent24 mm *(35 mm / full frame)-
Field of view84.5 °-
Number of lenses-6
Flash typeDual LEDLED
Image resolution8160 x 6144 pixels
50.14 MP		9280 x 6920 pixels
64.22 MP
Video resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
8.29 MP		3840 x 2160 pixels
8.29 MP
Video FPS30 fps60 fps
FeaturesAutofocus
Continuous autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Night Mode
Motion Capture 2.0
Ultra XDR		Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Optical zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
TrueLens Engine 3Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning)

Ultra-wide camera

Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.

Sensor format1/4"-
Aperture-f/2.4
Focal length equivalent (35 mm)15 mm *(35 mm / full frame)-
Field of view120 °120 °
Image resolution8 MP13 MP

Telephoto camera

Specifications of the telephoto camera. These cameras are used to capture distant objects by using optical zoom to make them look closer without losing resolution and detail.

Sensor modelSamsung-
Sensor format1/2.75"-
Pixel size0.64 µm
0.000640 mm		-
Aperturef/2-
Focal length equivalent (35 mm)50 mm *(35 mm / full frame)-
Field of view49.5 °-
Optical zoom2 x-
Image resolution50 MP-
FeaturesAutofocus
Digital image stabilization		-
4x lossless zoom
30x ultra zoom		-

Macro camera

Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.

Aperture-f/2.4
Image resolution-2 MP

Front camera

Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.

Sensor modelSamsung-
Sensor typeISOCELL-
Sensor format1/3.45"-
Aperturef/2.2-
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent22 mm *(35 mm / full frame)-
Field of view89 °-
Number of lenses-5
Image resolution6816 x 4743 pixels
32.33 MP		4864 x 3274 pixels
15.92 MP
Video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP		1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
Video FPS60 fps30 fps
FeaturesFace unlock
HDR
Night Mode		-

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.

SpeakerLoudspeaker
Earpiece
Stereo speakers		Loudspeaker
Earpiece
Stereo speakers
-Front-firing 1216 linear speakers
Three microphones with active noise cancellation
Independent Hi-Fi chip
Hi-Res Audio
DTS Ultra: X

Radio

The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.

RadioNoNo

Tracking/Positioning

Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.

Tracking/PositioningGРS
А-GРS		GРS
А-GРS

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.

Wi-Fi802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ах)
Wi-Fi Disрlаy
802.11а
802.11аd		802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
Wi-Fi Disрlаy
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ах)
802.11а
2x2 MIMO
MU-MIMO		2x2 MU-MIMO

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version5.45.2
FeaturesA2DP
BLE		A2DP
LE

USB

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Connector typeMicro USBMicro USB
Version2.02.0
FeaturesCharging
Mass storage
On-The-Go		Charging
Host
Mass storage
On-The-Go

Headphone jack

The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Headphone jackNoYes

Connectivity

Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.

ConnectivityComputer sync
OTA sync
Infrared
Tethering
NFC
VoLTE
ViLTE		Computer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
NFC
VoLTE

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.

BrowserHTML
HTML5
CSS 3		HTML
HTML5
CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.

Audio file formats/codecsAAC
AAC+
AC3
AMR
AMR-WB
FLAC
M4A
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
AMR-NB
APE
MID
IMY
EAC3
EAC3-JOC
AC4		AAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
aptX
aptX HD
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
LDAC
aptX Adaptive

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.

Video file formats/codecsAVI
MKV
MP4
WMV
MOV
H.265 (HEVC)
TS
3GP
FLV
WEBM		3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
Xvid

Battery

The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.

Capacity5000 mAh4650 mAh
TypeLi-PolymerLi-Polymer
4G talk time45 h
2700 min
1.9 days		-
Charger output power10 V / 5 A20 V / 6 A
Quick charge technologyPower Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 4.0-
FeaturesFast charging
Non-removable		Fast charging
Non-removable
7.5W reverse wired charging-

Additional features

Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.

Additional features-Magnetically power lift shoulder keys
 Nothing Phone (3a)Xiaomi Black Shark 5

Last viewed devices

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Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022

Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022

Dimensions: 75.53 x 161.95 x 8.92 mm
Weight: 181 g
SoC: MediaTek Helio G88 (MT6769H)
CPU: 2x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A75, 6x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55, Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2, 1000 MHz
RAM: 4 GB, 6 GB, 1800 MHz
Storage: 64 GB, 128 GB
Display: 6.5 in, IPS, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 5000 mAh, Li-Ion
OS: MIUI 12.5 (Android 11)
Camera: 9280 x 6920 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps

Xiaomi Redmi 4 High Version

Xiaomi Redmi 4 High Version

Dimensions: 69.6 x 141.3 x 8.9 mm
Weight: 156 g
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953)
CPU: 8x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Cores: 8
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 506, 650 MHz
RAM: 3 GB, 933 MHz
Storage: 32 GB
Display: 5 in, IPS, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 4100 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
Camera: 4160 x 3120 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps

Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G

Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G

Dimensions: 74.29 x 163.64 x 8.87 mm
Weight: 200 g
SoC: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (MT6895Z)
CPU: 4x 2.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A78, 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55, Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-G610, 860 MHz
RAM: 6 GB, 8 GB, 3200 MHz
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB
Display: 6.6 in, IPS, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 5080 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: MIUI 13 (Android 12)
Camera: 9280 x 6920 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 30 fps

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Dimensions: 75.7 x 162.4 x 7.99 mm
Weight: 190 g
SoC: MediaTek Dimensity 7025 (MT6855V)
CPU: 2x 2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A78, 6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55, Cores: 8
GPU: IMG BXM-8-256, 950 MHz
RAM: 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 2133 MHz
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB
Display: 6.67 in, AMOLED, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 5110 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: HyperOS
Camera: 8120 x 6180 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps

Xiaomi 13

Xiaomi 13

Dimensions: 71.5 x 152.8 x 7.98 mm
Weight: 189 g
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB)
CPU: 1x 3.2 GHz Cortex-X3, 2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, 3x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 740, 680 MHz
RAM: 8 GB, 12 GB, 4266 MHz
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Display: 6.36 in, AMOLED, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 30 bit
Battery: 4500 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: MIUI 14 (Android 13)
Camera: 8190 x 6120 pixels, 7680 x 4320 pixels, 24 fps