Huawei P50 Pocket vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3

Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P50 Pocket leads — 27/100 vs 5/100 (a 22-point difference).

The Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 22 points (27/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 17
Design 62
Value for money 13
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (23/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (17/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Huawei P50 Pocket scores 22 points higher (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket leads (17/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 leads (55/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (17/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (55/100 vs 13/100).

Huawei P50 Pocket: The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P50 Pocket Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.9" OLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2790x1188 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh
Charging 40W
Main camera 40 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP68
Weight 190 g
Price $1410
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 10MP
23
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2790x1188
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P50 Pocket
$1410
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (23/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (17/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (55/100 vs 13/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 22 points (27/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei P50 Pocket leads on camera score (23/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei P50 Pocket leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.