Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 leads — 16/100 vs 5/100 (a 11-point difference).

The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 scores 11 points higher (16/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Xiaomi Black Shark GS3: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 1.4" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 466x466 1080x2408
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP
RAM
Storage 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.