vivo V17 Pro
#1791
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
#1205Category Breakdown
vivo V17 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Performance
81.588.8
Camera
47.464.8
Display
82.880.2
Battery
29.328.1
Build
92.177.8
Connectivity
63.360.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
54.861.7
Summary
- The vivo V17 Pro features a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has a slightly smaller 6.39-inch AMOLED display at 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the V17 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 675 chipset, whereas the Black Shark 2 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 855, offering superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the Black Shark 2 includes a telephoto lens and supports higher video frame rates.
- The V17 Pro has a larger 4100 mAh battery compared to the Black Shark 2's 4000 mAh, but the latter supports faster 27W charging.
- Build quality differs as the V17 Pro uses glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the Black Shark 2 features an aluminum back and frame, enhancing its durability.
- Both run on Android 9.0, but the Black Shark 2 can be upgraded to Android 10 and offers stereo speakers, unlike the V17 Pro.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo V17 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019, September 20
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.44"
6.39"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 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 6
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 612
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/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm13 MP, (telephoto), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom2 MP, f/2.4, (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, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@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
4100 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
27W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159 x 74.7 x 9.8 mm (6.26 x 2.94 x 0.39 in)
163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
201.8 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Crystal Black, Crystal Sky, Midnight Ocean
Black, Silver, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.95 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
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 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.1
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