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Global Score
82.980.8
Basic Information
XiaomiSamsung
Android 9.0 PieAndroid 4.4.2
2019-10-202014-06-23
6.44 x 2.95 x 0.35 inches5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches
7.23 ounces5.11 ounces
Iceberg grey and Shadow blackBlack, Blue, Gold, Red and White
--Plastic
--Scratch-Resistant Glass
--$ 399.00
Display / Screen
6.4 inches5.1 inches
2340 x 1080 pixels 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD)
AMOLED Super AMOLED
403 pixels per inch576 pixels per inch
430 cd/m2 brightness--
No touch screenCapacitive, Multi-touch
8.49.7
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SM8150-AC chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset
Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2960 MHz) processorKrait 450 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor
8 GB RAM3 GB (800 MHz) RAM
Adreno 640 GPUAdreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU
9.729.45
Storage
128 GB internal memory32 GB internal memory
No SD card slotmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot
10.18.12
Camera
48.00 MP + 20.00 MP16.00 MP + 2.10 MP
f/1.80 aperturef/2.20 aperture
0.5 inches (1/2") sensor0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor
3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution
1280 x 720 (480 fps) (HD) slow motion video1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video
11.8810.01
Networks
Wi-FiWi-Fi
Mobile HotspotMobile Hotspot
LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPALTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM
Nano SIM, Dual SIMSIM
6.76.6
Battery Life
4000mAh Li - Ion Battery2800mAh Li-Ion Battery
Non-Removable BatteryRemovable Battery
5.924.8
Other Features
Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.0
GPSGPS
--NFC
--Infra-red port
Fingerprint ID ScannerFingerprint ID Scanner
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor

Comparison review

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a little bit better than the Samsung Galaxy S5, with a score of 82.9 against 80.8. Although Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is notably newer than the Samsung Galaxy S5, it is way heavier and a little bit thicker. Both phones in our current comparison come with Android OS (operating system), but Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro has a newer 9.0 Pie version while Samsung Galaxy S5 has Android 4.4.2 version, so it gives you some extra features.

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro has just a bit better processing power than Samsung Galaxy S5, because although it has doesn't have a GPU, it also counts with more RAM and a larger number of cores. Galaxy S5 features a much better looking display than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, because although it has a little bit worse resolution of 1920 x 1080px and a lot smaller screen, it also counts with a higher amount of pixels per inch of display.

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro features a superior storage capacity for apps and games than Galaxy S5, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with more internal storage. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro shoots much clearer photographs and videos than Galaxy S5, and although they both have the same video definition, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro also has better 60 frames per second video frame rate, a way higher 48 MP resolution back facing camera, a bigger aperture and a much larger back-facing camera sensor taking lot better quality videos and pictures.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro features a really longer battery life than Samsung Galaxy S5, because it has a 43 percent bigger battery capacity.




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