Samsung Galaxy A80
#1480
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
#1205Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A80
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Performance
82.588.8
Camera
66.464.8
Display
82.880.2
Battery
27.028.1
Build
94.677.8
Connectivity
62.860.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
57.961.7
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
HDR
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
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Angel Gold, Ghost White, Phantom Black
Black, Silver, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.30 W/kg (head) 0.71 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, JoyUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass