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| Global Score | |
| 80.4 | 77.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | -- |
| 2018-04-20 | 2017-06-01 |
| 6.36 x 2.97 x 0.36 inches | 6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 inches |
| 6.70 ounces | 7.44 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | Black and Gold |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 295.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 402 pixels per inch | 344 pixels per inch |
| 550 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 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 | |
| 12.00 MP + 20.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") 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 |
| 9.79 | 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 is a little bit better than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, getting an 80.4 score against 77.5. The Xiaomi Black Shark construction is newer and a little lighter, but somewhat thicker than the Xiaomi Mi Max 2. The Xiaomi Black Shark has a bit superior processor than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xiaomi Black Shark also has more RAM.
The Xiaomi Black Shark features a more vivid screen than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 and a just a little greater pixel density. Xiaomi Mi Max 2 counts with a very superior memory to install applications and games than Xiaomi Black Shark, and although they both have the same internal memory, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 also has a SD extension slot that holds a maximum of 128 GB.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 counts with better battery duration than Xiaomi Black Shark, because it has a 5300mAh battery size against 4000mAh. Xiaomi Black Shark takes clearer photographs and videos than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and although they both have a 0.34 inches back-facing camera sensor, the same 3840x2160 video resolution, a 12 megapixels resolution back facing camera and the same 30 fps video frame rates, the Xiaomi Black Shark also has a bigger aperture.
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