Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (2020) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ leads — 29/100 vs 5/100 (a 24-point difference).

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 24 points (29/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 27
Design 65
Value for money 27
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20+ better?

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ scores 24 points higher (29/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (55/100 vs 27/100).

Samsung Galaxy S20+: The Samsung Galaxy S20+ 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 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Processor Samsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu 874382
Geekbench Single 1222
Geekbench Multi 3060
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 12 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no
Protection IP68
Weight 188 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 10MP
32
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
27
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S20+
$1199
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (27/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (65/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 24 points (29/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.