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Black Shark 2
Released Discontinued 205 g (7.23 oz), 163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, JoyUI 11 128GB
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$400.00 PRICE (USD)
6.39 inches 1080 x 2340 pixels
48 MP 2160p
6GB RAM Qualcomm
4000 mAh 27W
Pricing Mode: 🌐 Global (USD $)
Prices Price (USD) USD $400.00 USD
Official Price Global About 650 EUR
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
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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