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Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Highlights and Overview
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a high-end dedicated gaming smartphone. The device is a lot like the Popular Xiaomi Mi 9, but comes with gaming optimizations which are absent on the Mi 9.
The device comes with a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with HDR support. Interestingly, the display provides support up to 240Hz touch response rate with touch algorithm optimization especially for gaming.
In the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with Adreno 640 and up to 12GB RAM as well as up to 256GB internal storage. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 come with a built in liquid cooling system 3.0. It uses liquid-cooled plate + liquid-cooled tube that can effectively cover all the heat-generating components of the CPU to reduce the CPU’s core temperature by up to 14° C, compared to 12° C in the predecessor.
The camera department consists of dual rear sensors, and a single front-mounted sensor, which includes;
- A large 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with Laser Autofocus, Phase Detection Auto focus (PDAF) and Contrast Detection Autofocus (CAF), closed-loop Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for improved auto-focusing,
- A 12-megapixel Samsung S5K3M5 telephoto camera for 2x lossless zoom
- A 20MP front-facing AI-powered sensor
The Black Shark 2 features optical in-display fingerprint sensor that is equivalent to a 5μm macro camera, which is several times higher than the traditional capacitive fingerprint sensor.
In spit being a dedicated gaming phone, the device still offers dual SIM slot with non-expandable storage option. It packs a 4000mAh battery and has support for 27W fast charging. Other specifications and silent features of the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are detailed in the specification table below.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Full Specifications and Features
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Network Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA |
| 3G Network Bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As |
- - |
BODY
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 205 g (7.23 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum Alloy |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM | 6/8/12 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses SIM 2 slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Double Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 48MP + 12 MP main camera |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode RAW Sensor size - 1/2" Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) Phase detection Laser autofocus Contrast autofocus Sapphire crystal glass lens cover 6-element lens Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 27 mm 1080p @ 960 fps 720p @ 960 fps Secondary rear camera - 12 MP (telephoto) Sensor model - Samsung S5K3M5 (#2) Sensor type - ISOCELL (#2) Sensor size - 1/3.4" (#2) Pixel size - 1.0 μm (#2) Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) 6-element lens (#2) Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 51 mm (#2) |
| Video Resolution | 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 20-megapixel |
| Camera Features |
f/2.0 aperture 1/4" Pixel Size, 1.0µm, Autofocus |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | No. Uses USB Type-C Connector |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| FM Radio | No |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Fast wireless charging 20W |
| Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 24 hours |
| Stand-by | Up to 380 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
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We CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy for the specification table above.
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