Category Breakdown
Meizu 16T
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
46.145.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
61.461.2
Summary
- The Meizu 16T features a larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2232 pixels, while the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo has a 6.01-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu 16T is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, providing better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 845 in the Black Shark Helo.
- Both devices have a dual rear camera setup, but the Black Shark Helo includes a 20 MP secondary camera with optical zoom, while the Meizu offers a wider 8 MP ultrawide camera.
- The Meizu 16T has a larger 4500 mAh battery compared to the 4000 mAh in the Black Shark Helo, both supporting 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Meizu runs on Android 9.0 with Flyme 8, while the Black Shark Helo operates on Android 8.0, potentially offering a more updated experience on the Meizu.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu 16T
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.01"
Type
Super AMOLED, 430 nits (typ)
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2232 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~382 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
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 10GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, PDAF
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
16 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.6 x 78.2 x 8.3 mm (6.28 x 3.08 x 0.33 in)
160 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
Weight
183 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Orange, Blue, Green
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 (6CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/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, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), Flyme 8
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), Flyme 8
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No

