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Xiaomi Black Shark 2#1205

Released: 2019

Xiaomi Black Shark 2

Overall Score

61.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1205)61.7
Performance(#945)88.8
Camera(#1321)64.8
Display(#1903)80.2
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#1072)77.8
Connectivity(#2630)60.8
Audio(#115)87.6

Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Black Shark 2

Short Review

  • The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 features a robust design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm and weighing 205 grams.
  • Its 6.39-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels with a pixel density of approximately 403 ppi, although it supports a standard refresh rate of 60Hz.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, it delivers high performance through its octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU, available with up to 12GB of RAM.
  • The camera system includes a dual rear setup with a 48 MP wide lens and a 12 MP telephoto lens, capable of recording 4K video at 60fps.
  • The 20 MP front camera supports high-quality selfies.
  • A 4000 mAh battery provides sufficient power, with 27W fast charging support but no wireless charging option.
  • The device runs on Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 10, with JoyUI 11 for a tailored user experience.
  • It includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio but lacks a headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0, while 5G support is absent.
  • The Black Shark 2 is available in black, silver, and blue color options.

Specifications

General

Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.39"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPUAdreno 640
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details27W wired
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight205 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, Silver, Blue
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, JoyUI 11
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass