Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 82.3 | 77.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 10, 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-03-28 | 2017-06-01 |
| 6.44 x 2.95 x 0.35 inches | 6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 inches |
| 7.23 ounces | 7.44 ounces |
| Black and Silver | Black and Gold |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 295.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 403 pixels per inch | 344 pixels per inch |
| 430 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 12.42 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") 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 | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 11.55 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.7 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 5300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 7.04 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| 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 is just a bit better than the Xiaomi Mi Max 2, with an 82.3 score against 77.5. Although Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is thicker than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, it's a bit lighter and newer. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 counts with a bit more vivid screen than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and although they both have a screen with the same size, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 also has a bit more pixels per inch in the screen and a little higher 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 features a much bigger memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Xiaomi Black Shark 2, and although they both have exactly the same internal memory, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 also has an external memory slot that supports up to 128 GB. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 features a little bit better hardware performance than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 also has 4 GB more RAM memory.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 takes much better photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same video definition, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 also has a lot higher resolution camera, a lot bigger camera sensor capturing way higher quality videos and pictures and a larger diafragm aperture for better low-light photos.
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has greater battery lifetime than Xiaomi Black Shark 2, because it has a 33 percent greater battery capacity.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.