Xiaomi Black Shark vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Specs Comparison

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Xiaomi Black Shark Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Released · Apr 20, 2018
Released · Mar 28, 2019
6.0-inch · 2160x1080px
6.4-inch · 2340x1080px
Dual camera
Dual camera
8GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
4000 mAh
4000 mAh

Design

Dimensions
6.36 x 2.97 x 0.36 inches
161.62 x 75.4 x 9.25 mm
6.44 x 2.95 x 0.35 inches
163.61 x 75.01 x 8.77 mm
Weight
6.70 oz (190.0 g) 7.23 oz (205.0 g)
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) Optical in-screen fingerprint
Features
Notification light
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Black, Gray, Blue Black, Silver

Display

Size
6.0-inch 6.4-inch
Resolution
2160x1080px, 18:9 ratio, 403 PPI 2340x1080px, 19.5:9 ratio, 403 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD AMOLED
Screen-to-body
75.98 % 81.78 %
Peak brightness
550 cd/m2 (nit) 430 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 (10 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Processor
Octa-core
2800 MHz
Kryo 385
Octa-core
2840 MHz
Kryo 485
GPU
Adreno 630 Adreno 640
RAM
8GB (LPDDR4) 8GB (LPDDR4)
Internal storage
128GB 128GB (UFS 2.1)
Storage expansion
not expandable
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo) Android (10, 9.0 Pie)

Battery

Capacity
4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion Li - Ion
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Qualcomm Quick Charge 4

Camera

Rear
Dual camera Dual camera
Main camera
12 MP (PDAF)
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/2.9"
Pixel size: 1.25 μm
48 MP (PDAF)
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/2"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
20 MP (Telephoto, PDAF)
Optical zoom: 2.0x
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/2.8"
Pixel size: 1 μm
12 MP (Telephoto, PDAF)
Optical zoom: 2.0x
Aperture size: F2.2
Sensor size: 1/3.4"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash
Dual LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
Video calling, Video sharing
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
Video calling, Video sharing
Front
20 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) 20 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0 5.0
WLAN
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C, USB 2.0 Type-C, USB 2.0
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Cellular

4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 20(800 DD) Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
4G (TDD)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM Nano SIM

Buyers information

In The Box
Black Shark Gamepad, Power Adapter, USB Type-C Data Cable, Type-C Audio Adapter, Protective Case, Screen Protector, SIM Tray Ejector, Quick Start Guide Power Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Type-C Audio Adapter, Contact Pin, Protective Case, Screen Protector, Manual

Availability

Officially announced
Mar 18, 2019

Alternative variants

With 64 GB of storage
RAM 6GB
Internal storage 64GB
With 256 GB of Storage
RAM 12GB
Internal storage 256GB
With 256 GB of Storage
RAM 8GB
Internal storage 256GB
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