Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Xiaomi Black Shark
Comparison between Google Pixel 2 XL and Xiaomi Black Shark: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 2 XL, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 2 XL | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.9 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 2 XL, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 538 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 190 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 9.3 mm
Xiaomi Black Shark, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,520 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10.5 W
- Max. download speed
- 1,200 Mbps
- against 800 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 206,711 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core: 4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 9.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 76.4 % Best value | 76 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,520 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10.5 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ Best value | 5.99″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,880 px Best value | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 538 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Type-C, DLNA | USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 310 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G011C | SKR-H0, SKR-A0, SHARK KSR-H0 |
