Samsung Galaxy A80
#2031
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
#2005Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A80
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
47.948.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
48.048.0
Build
75.875.8
Overall
62.162.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A80 features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, weighing 220g, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has a slightly lighter build at 205g, also with a glass front and aluminum back.
- The A80 sports a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, whereas the Black Shark 2 has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, both offering a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the A80 is powered by the Snapdragon 730 chipset, while the Black Shark 2 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 855, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 48 MP rear camera, but the Black Shark 2 includes a 12 MP telephoto lens for optical zoom, whereas the A80 features an ultrawide lens.
- The Black Shark 2 also has a larger 4000mAh battery compared to the A80's 3700mAh, with slightly faster charging at 27W versus 25W.
- Software-wise, both run on Android 9.0, but the A80 uses One UI 3.1, while the Black Shark 2 operates on JoyUI 11, with the latter offering stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A80
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
General
Release Date
2019, April 10
2019
Announced
2019, April 10
2019
Description
Versions: SM-A805F/DS (Global); SM-A8050 (China, Hong Kong)Also known as Samsung Galaxy A90
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.39"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µmTOF 3D, f/1.2, (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
Front Camera
N/A
20 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@480fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
25W wired
27W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.2 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm (6.50 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
220 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Angel Gold, Ghost White, Phantom Black
Black, Silver, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
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 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, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, JoyUI 11
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, JoyUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No