Honor Magic 2 3D
#2282
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo
#2316Category Breakdown
Honor Magic 2 3D
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
45.545.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
52.551.0
Build
66.868.8
Overall
61.361.2
Summary
- The Honor Magic 2 3D features a larger 6.39" AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo has a 6.01" AMOLED display at 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Magic 2 is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, whereas the Black Shark Helo uses the Snapdragon 845, with both offering similar RAM options.
- The Magic 2 has a triple rear camera setup with a 16 MP main sensor, while the Black Shark Helo features a dual camera system with a 12 MP primary sensor and a 20 MP secondary sensor, along with a 20 MP selfie camera.
- The Black Shark Helo also has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Magic 2's 3500 mAh, but the latter supports faster 40W charging.
- Software-wise, the Magic 2 runs on Android 9.0, while the Black Shark Helo is on Android 8.0, and the latter includes stereo speakers, unlike the Magic 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Magic 2 3D
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.39"
6.01"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 980 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP10
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 10GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF16 MP, f/2.224 MP B/W, f/1.8
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, dual pixel PDAF20 MP, f/1.8, 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera
N/A
20 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
40W wired, 50% in 15 min, 85% in 30 min
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157.3 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm (6.19 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
160 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
Weight
206 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gradient Black, Gradient Red, Gradient Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No