Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 vs Xiaomi Civi 2
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) and the Xiaomi Civi 2 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Civi 2 leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Civi 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Xiaomi Civi 2
- Overall rating 5/100
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 vs the Xiaomi Civi 2, the Xiaomi Civi 2 scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (86/100 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 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840330 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1039 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2885 | |
| Display | 1.4" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 466x466 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 20 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | — | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Xiaomi Civi 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Civi 2
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (42/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (35/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (86/100 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 2?
The Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 and the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Xiaomi Civi 2 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 or the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Xiaomi Civi 2 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 over the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Civi 2 is a better fit for everyday use.