| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $400.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 650 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2019, March. Released 2019, March |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| 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 | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | |
| Display | Type | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, JoyUI 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | |
| Features | UFS 2.1 | |
| Main Camera | Dual |
48 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, Silver, Blue |
| Models | SKW-H0, SKW-A0 | |
| Price | About 400 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
AnTuTu: 343460 (v7) GeekBench: 11192 (v4.4) GFXBench: 36fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 614 nits max brightness (measured) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 67dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 82dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -90.7dB / Crosstalk -93.4dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 93h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Advantages
- Vibrant AMOLED display delivering rich contrast ratios and deep black levels
- Dependable daily multitasking and gaming stability powered by Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
- High-detail 48MP primary camera sensor
- Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant portrait and telephoto captures
Disadvantages
- Omission of a 3.5mm headphone jack (requires Type-C adapter or wireless audio)
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Fixed internal storage configuration without expandable MicroSD card support
Engineered from the ground up with a focus on structural poise and industrial refinement, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 exemplifies Xiaomi's contemporary hardware craftsmanship. The exterior is assembled with a structurally reinforced chassis, providing a rigid backbone that resists torsional stress while remaining comfortable during prolonged handheld sessions. Up front, visual interaction is commanded by a AMOLED display measuring 6.39 inches , calibrated for precise color rendition, deep contrast, and remarkable outdoor legibility.
Internal computing horsepower is governed by the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) architecture. The silicon handles heavy compute workloads, high-framerate rendering, and extensive background multitasking with robust thermal dissipation and zero perceptible UI hesitation. On the photographic front, the optics module—centered on a 48MP primary sensor and dedicated optical zoom versatility—operates with disciplined exposure metering, yielding natural contrast balance and reliable detail preservation across diverse lighting scenarios.
Sustained endurance is delivered by a 4000mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds designed to minimize downtime throughout grueling work schedules. With modern network support including steady 4G LTE, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 emerges as a technically accomplished, impeccably assembled device built for lasting everyday performance.
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