Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 8
Comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and Xiaomi Mi 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Mi 8, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Black Shark 2 | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.0 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Black Shark 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 27 W
- against 18 W
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,340 px
- against 2,248 px
Xiaomi Mi 8, if you care about…
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 205 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.8 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Black Shark 2 | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 343,460 | 341,687 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | Octa-core: 4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Black Shark 2 | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue | Black, Blue, White, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 154.9 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 175 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.7 % | 83.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Black Shark 2 | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Black Shark 2 | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.7:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ Best value | 6.21″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,248 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 402 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Black Shark 2 | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Black Shark 2 | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Black Shark 2 | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Black Shark 2 | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | 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 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 | 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 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, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB 2.0, DLNA, Infrared, FM Radio | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.7 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.66 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.01 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.32 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 310 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Black Shark 2 | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX HD, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Black Shark 2 | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SKW-H0, SKW-A0 | M1803E1A |
