Side-by-side technical data
Razer Phone 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Comparison between Razer Phone 2 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Razer and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Phone 2 | Black Shark 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 4.0 |
Which one is for you?
Razer Phone 2, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 513.5 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 8.5 mm
- against 8.8 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Xiaomi Black Shark 2, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 343,460
- against 286,076
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IGZO LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 64 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone 2 | Black Shark 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 286,076 | 343,460 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v7 |
Design
| Specification | Phone 2 | Black Shark 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | — | Black, Silver, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 158.5 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 205 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 72 % | 81.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Phone 2 | Black Shark 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 27 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Phone 2 | Black Shark 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IGZO LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 580 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 5.72″ | 6.39″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 513.5 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 948 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Oleophobic Coating, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone 2 | Black Shark 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone 2 | Black Shark 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Phone 2 | Black Shark 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone 2 | Black Shark 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| 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 1800, 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 B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 | 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 B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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 | 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 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C | USB Type-C, USB 2.0, DLNA, Infrared, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.94 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.58 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 310 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Phone 2 | Black Shark 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, aptX HD, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Phone 2 | Black Shark 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SKW-H0, SKW-A0 |
