Overall Score
62.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#2005)62.1
Performance(#2303)64.8
Camera(#1328)48.1
Display(#1453)79.5
Battery(#3576)48.0
Build(#2032)75.8
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera20 MP
Front Camera Details20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details27W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Silver, Blue
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, JoyUI 11
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, JoyUI 11
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo