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Xiaomi Black Shark 3S
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Xiaomi Black Shark 3S

Released: 2020, July 31Price: About 600 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, August 04

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 650
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Size6.67 inches, 107.4 cm, 2, (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandXiaomi
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelXiaomi Black Shark 3S
PriceAbout 600 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsSky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
Single20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, August 04
Triple64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, 13 MP, f/2.3, 120˚ (ultrawide), 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Weight222 g (7.83 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands41, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Charging65W wired, 100% in 38 min, 18W magnetic wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Released2020, July 31
Announced2020, July 31
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions168.7 x 77.3 x 10.4 mm (6.64 x 3.04 x 0.41 in)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S Overview

About Xiaomi Black Shark 3S Xiaomi Black Shark 3S is another flagship from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Xiaomi Black Shark 3S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 3S supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Xiaomi Black Shark 3S support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Xiaomi devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Xiaomi Black Shark 3S void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Xiaomi Black Shark 3S run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Xiaomi Black Shark 3S.