Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) and the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads — 35/100 vs 5/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Civi 1S has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Overall rating 5/100
- Better camera (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Xiaomi Civi 1S scores 30 points higher (35/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 1.4" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 466x466 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 55W | |
| Main camera | — | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | — | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 166 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (46/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (32/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (92/100 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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 30 points (35/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.