Side-by-side technical data
Honor 30S vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Comparison between Honor 30S and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 30S | Black Shark 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 7.3 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 30S, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 205 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 27 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Audio Features
- A2DP, aptX HD, LE, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30S | Black Shark 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 (6-core) | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.36 GHz | 2.96 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 373,768 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x Cortex-A76 at 2.36 GHz, 3x Cortex-A76 at 2.22 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.84 GHz. | Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485, 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
Design
| Specification | 30S | Black Shark 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Multicolor, Red | Black, Grey, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 162.3 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 205 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.8 % Best value | 81.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 30S | Black Shark 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 27 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 30S | Black Shark 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.39″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR10, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 30S | Black Shark 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 30S | Black Shark 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 30S | Black Shark 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30S | Black Shark 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 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 B6, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30S | Black Shark 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio | A2DP, aptX HD, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 30S | Black Shark 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CDY-AN90, CDY-AN95, CDY-TN90 | DLT-A0, DLT-H0 |
