Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus leads — 18/100 vs 5/100 (a 13-point difference).
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus scores 13 points higher (18/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 5W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | — | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (25/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus leads on camera score (25/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y70 Plus over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.