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| Global Score | |
| 74.4 | 82.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Xiaomi |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2018-08-30 | 2019-03-28 |
| 6.24 x 2.97 x 0.33 inches | 6.44 x 2.95 x 0.35 inches |
| 6.17 ounces | 7.23 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and Silver |
| Plastic | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| -- | 430 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 509 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.02 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 11.55 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3600mAh Battery | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.6 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has a global score of 82.3, which is much better than HTC U12 Life's global score of 74.4. Although it's the best cellphone we are comparing here, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a somewhat heavier and just a little bit thicker cellphone than the HTC U12 Life. These phones have Android OS (operating system), but the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has the previous 10 version and HTC U12 Life has Android 8.1 Oreo.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has a bit better performance than HTC U12 Life, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 also has a higher amount of RAM memory. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has a bit better display than HTC U12 Life, because it has a just a little more pixels per inch in the display, a quite bigger display and a slightly higher 1080 x 2340px resolution.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has a little bit better storage for games and applications than HTC U12 Life, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has just a little better battery performance than HTC U12 Life, because it has a 4000mAh battery size.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 counts with a much better camera than HTC U12 Life, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality and the same 30 fps video frame rates, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 also has a camera in the back with a much higher resolution and a larger aperture for better low light photos and videos.
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