Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
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Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
Faster charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
Better display
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 7.1 | 6.99 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3120 | 2396 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 1800 |
| PPI | 484 | 375 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 83.6 | 88.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 613 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm + ) | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 10 | 16 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | — |
| cardslot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| unknown | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@1920fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | — |
| ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.3, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 8000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 65 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 177.8 | 169.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.1 | 8.5 |
| unknown | — | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
| Weight (g) | 253 | 225 |
| Width (mm) | 83.3 | 79.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, March 03 | 2026, August 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, March 17 | Available. Released 2026, August 07 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| 2gbands | — | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | — |
| 3gbands | — | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | — |
| 4gbands | — | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA | — |
| 5gbands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.1 |
| infraredport | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | — |
| 3 5mmjack | — | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass |
| unknown | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro and Xiaomi Poco M8 Power are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power packs a 8000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 64 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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