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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, ahead on Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Black Shark 2 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.3 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 4.0 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
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
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,020 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 27 W
- Usable Surface
- 84.6 %
- against 81.7 %
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Black Shark 2 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.96 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 344,596 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485, 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz performance cores and six lower-clocked efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Black Shark 2 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, Purple | Blue, White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 165.5 mm |
| Weight | 205 g Best value | 209 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.7 % | 84.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant, Splash Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Black Shark 2 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Black Shark 2 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Black Shark 2 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Black Shark 2 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Black Shark 2 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Black Shark 2 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.88 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.47 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Black Shark 2 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX HD, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Black Shark 2 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | DLT-A0, DLT-H0 | M2003J6B1I |
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