vivo NEX S
#2391
Xiaomi Black Shark
#1930Category Breakdown
vivo NEX S
Xiaomi Black Shark
Performance
87.583.0
Camera
66.353.2
Display
82.858.9
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
62.159.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
49.453.3
Summary
- The vivo NEX S features a larger 6.59-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2316 pixels, while the Xiaomi Black Shark has a 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the NEX S offers more RAM options up to 256GB, compared to the Black Shark's maximum of 128GB.
- In terms of camera, the NEX S has a dual rear setup with OIS, while the Black Shark includes a secondary 20 MP lens with 2x optical zoom but lacks OIS.
- Both phones have a 4000 mAh battery, but the NEX S supports faster charging at 22.5W compared to the Black Shark's 18W.
- The NEX S runs on Android 8.1 with Funtouch OS, while the Black Shark operates on Android 8.0 and features stereo speakers, which the NEX S lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo NEX S
Xiaomi Black Shark
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
Also known as vivo NEX Special Edition, NEX Ultimate
N/A
Display
Size
6.59"
5.99"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2316 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, dual pixel PDAF20 MP, f/1.8, 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
Motorized pop-up 8 MP, f/2.0
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
22.5W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162 x 77 x 8 mm (6.38 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
161.6 x 75.4 x 9.3 mm (6.36 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight
199 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Red
Black, Gray, Royal Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 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, 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, BDS, GNSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 6.6
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass