Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 5/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 44 points higher (49/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (24/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (70/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (43/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 44 points (49/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.