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| Global Score | |
| 88.3 | 81.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| Android 11 | -- |
| 2021-05-06 | 2017-10-19 |
| 6.45 x 3.01 x 0.41 inches | 5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 inches |
| 7.41 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| Mirror Black and Pale Grey | Black, Blue and White |
| Metal and Plastic | Aluminum and Glass |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 499.00 | $ 129.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 5 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| -- | AMOLED |
| 393 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| 1300 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SM8250-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3200 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 650 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.81 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 11.99 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 2700mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 4.64 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a general score of 88.3, which is a bit better than Google Pixel 2's general score of 81.6. Even though Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is notably newer than the Google Pixel 2, it is notably thicker and noticeably heavier. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 counts with a little bit better performance than Google Pixel 2, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also has more RAM memory.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 counts with just a bit better looking display than Google Pixel 2, because although it has a bit lower number of pixels per screen inch, it also counts with a much larger display and a slightly better 1080 x 2400 resolution. The Google Pixel 2's storage capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos is very similar to the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 one, both have equal internal memory.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features a very superior battery life than Google Pixel 2, because it has 4500mAh of battery capacity. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 shoots a lot better photos and videos than Google Pixel 2, and although they both have a F1.8 diafragm aperture and the same video definition, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also has a way better 48 megapixels resolution camera in the back, a way larger camera sensor which gives a way better photo and video quality and better video frame rate.
Although Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Google Pixel 2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Google Pixel 2. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy the Google Pixel 2, giving up a couple features, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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