Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Black Shark 3S
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.67 | 6.67 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 1300 |
| PPI | 395 | 395 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 82.4 | 88.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm + ) | Mediatek Helio G99 Ultra |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | HyperOS |
| OS Version | 10 | 15 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 733 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 1,994 |
| AnTuTu | — | 423,470 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@1920fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | — |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.3, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4729 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 65 | 67 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 168.7 | 161.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.4 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 222 | 179 |
| Width (mm) | 77.3 | 75 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, July 31 | 2025, March 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, August 04 | Available. Released 2025, March 14 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with dual speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Black Shark 3S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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