Infinix Hot 20S
#1299
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
#1205Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 20S
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Performance
82.988.8
Camera
47.664.8
Display
78.480.2
Battery
33.728.1
Build
65.877.8
Connectivity
49.860.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
60.361.7
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 20S features a larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has a smaller 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, offering better color contrast.
- In terms of performance, the Hot 20S is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset, whereas the Black Shark 2 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 855.
- The camera setup on the Hot 20S includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the Black Shark 2 has a 48 MP main sensor with a telephoto lens, allowing for optical zoom.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Hot 20S at 5000 mAh compared to the Black Shark 2's 4000 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 27W.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Hot 20S using a plastic frame and back, while the Black Shark 2 features an aluminum back and frame, enhancing its durability.
- Software-wise, the Hot 20S runs on Android 12 with XOS 12, while the Black Shark 2 originally launched with Android 9 but is upgradable to Android 10 with JoyUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 20S
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
General
Release Date
2022, October 13
2019
Announced
2022, October 13
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.39"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
48 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 Features
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired5W reverse wired
27W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168.7 x 76.8 x 8.5 mm (6.64 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
202 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Sonic Black, Tempo Blue, Fantasy Purple, Light-rider White (Neon Edition)
Black, Silver, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
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
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, XOS 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, JoyUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass