Nokia C31 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3

Comparing the Nokia C31 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia C31 leads — 10/100 vs 5/100 (a 5-point difference).

The Nokia C31 edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C31 better?

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Nokia C31 scores 5 points higher (10/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 leads (37/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 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 Nokia C31 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Processor Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 466x466
Refresh rate
Battery 5050 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP68
Weight 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (37/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Nokia C31 edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.