Honor 500 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Honor 500 (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 59/100 vs 5/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Honor 500
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Honor 500 scores 54 points higher (59/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Price | $380 | — |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (42/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (69/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 54 points (59/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor 500 leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.