Black Shark 3S Price in India January 2021, Release Date & Specs

Black Shark 3S details

Buy For

Robust processor and powerful 12GB RAM
Good battery life with Fast Charging facility
Stunning camera setup
Massive storage space
5G support

Beware of

Non-expandable internal memory
Thick and bulky design

Verdict

Black Shark 3S is a high-end flagship model that comes with some cool features including a powerful RAM, huge storage capacity, strong performance, excellent cameras, large battery with 65W Fast Charging technology, and vibrant display. The device is great in terms of 5G connectivity, on-screen fingerprint scanner, and a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the non-expandable memory, and the thick and bulky body can be a constraint for some tech geeks.

Great performance with impressive camera

Display and Camera

Black Shark 3S features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED bezel-less display that comes with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The pixel density of 395 ppi assures vibrant display. The device further offers an aspect ratio of 20:9 that provides a great cinematic view, along with a screen to body ratio of 82.37%. Taking the device up a notch is the screen refresh rate of 120Hz that enhances the visual experience.

The triple camera setup of this Black Shark model gives an edge to photography with a 64MP f/1.8 primary sensor, a 13MP f/2.25 ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP f/2.2 depth camera. The device has added features like Autofocus, ISO control, HDR, Digital Zoom, Continuous Shooting, Auto Flash, Face Detection and Touch to focus. For selfie lovers, the front fascia is designed with a 20MP f/2.2 primary camera that clicks stunning portraits.

Configuration and Battery

Black Shark 3S is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, assisted by an octa-core Kryo 585 processor setup running at a clock speed of up to 2.84GHz. The Adreno 650 meets the graphical requirements, while the 12GB RAM ensures the smooth operating of apps and an amazing gaming experience. The device has a huge battery capacity of 4,720mAh and is equipped with 65W Fast Charging support.

Storage and Connectivity

Black Shark 3S offers a storage space of 128GB but is not further expandable. Coming to the connectivity, you will get dual SIM, 5G support, VoLTE network, WiFi, Mobile Hotspot, v5.0 Bluetooth, A-GPS with Glonass, and Type-C USB.

Black Shark 3S Specifications

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Key Specs

RAM		12 GB
Processor		Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Rear Camera		64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP
Front Camera		20 MP
Battery		4720 mAh
Display		6.67 inches

General

Launch Date		February 26, 2021 (Expected)
Brand		Black Shark
Model		3S
Operating System		Android v10 (Q)
SIM Slot(s)		Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size		SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network		5G: Supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor
Quick Charging

Design

Height		168.7 mm Compare Size
Width		77.3 mm
Thickness		10.4 mm Below Average ▾
Weight		222 grams Poor ▾
Colours		Black, Crystal Blue

Display

Very Good ▾

Screen Size		6.67 inches (16.94 cm)
Screen Resolution		1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect Ratio		20:9
Bezel-less display
Pixel Density		395 ppi Best in Class ▾
Display Type		AMOLED
Refresh Rate		120 Hz
Touch Screen		Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)		82.37 %

Performance

Best in Class ▾

Chipset		Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Processor		Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 585 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 585 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 585) Excellent ▾
Architecture		64 bit
Graphics		Adreno 650
RAM		12 GB Best in Class ▾

Storage

Best in Class ▾

Internal Memory		128 GB Best in Class ▾
Expandable Memory		No

Camera

Very Good ▾

Main Camera
Camera Setup		Triple
Resolution		64 MP f/1.8 Primary Camera 13 MP f/2.25, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 5 MP f/2.2, Depth Camera
Autofocus
Physical Aperture		F1.8
Flash		LED Flash
Image Resolution		9000 x 7000 Pixels
Settings		Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes		Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features		Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording		3840x2160 @ 30 fps
Front Camera
Camera Setup		Single
Resolution		20 MP f/2.2 Primary Camera
Physical Aperture		F2.2

Battery

Excellent ▾

Capacity		4720 mAh
Type		Li-ion
User Replaceable		No
Quick Charging		Fast, 65W
USB Type-C

Network & Connectivity

SIM Size		SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support		5G supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
VoLTE
SIM 1		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi		Wi-Fi 802.11, ax/b/g/n, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features		Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth		v5.0
GPS		with A-GPS, Glonass
USB Connectivity		Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

Loudspeaker
Audio Jack		3.5 mm

Special Features

Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Position		On-screen
Other Sensors		Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope

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Black Shark 3S FAQs

When will Black Shark 3S be launched?

The expected launch date of Black Shark 3S is 26 February 2021.
Will Black Shark 3S support 5G?

Yes, Black Shark 3S is expected to support 5G.

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Will Black Shark 3S support Quick Charging?

Yes, Black Shark 3S is expected to support Quick Charging.
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