Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark Specs Comparison

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

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

Display

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

Hardware

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

Battery

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

Camera

Rear
Dual camera Dual camera
Main camera
48 MP (PDAF)
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/2"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
12 MP (PDAF)
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/2.9"
Pixel size: 1.25 μm
Second camera
12 MP (Telephoto, PDAF)
Optical zoom: 2.0x
Aperture size: F2.2
Sensor size: 1/3.4"
Pixel size: 1 μm
20 MP (Telephoto, PDAF)
Optical zoom: 2.0x
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/2.8"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash
LED Dual 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 (HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) 20 MP, 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), 20(800 DD) Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 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
Power Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Type-C Audio Adapter, Contact Pin, Protective Case, Screen Protector, Manual Black Shark Gamepad, Power Adapter, USB Type-C Data Cable, Type-C Audio Adapter, Protective Case, Screen Protector, SIM Tray Ejector, Quick Start Guide

Availability

Officially announced
Mar 18, 2019

Alternative variants

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