Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark Helo and Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Black Shark Helo | Mi 8 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.7 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 10 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE
- against Loudspeaker
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer, if you care about…
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 190 g
- Usable Surface
- 83.8 %
- against 77.5 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.7 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.21″
- against 6.01″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Black Shark Helo | Mi 8 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core, with 4 Kryo 385 Gold cores at 2.8 GHz and 4 Kryo 385 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 10 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | Black Shark Helo | Mi 8 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 160 mm | 154.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 177 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 77.5 % | 83.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Black Shark Helo | Mi 8 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Black Shark Helo | Mi 8 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18.7:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.01″ | 6.21″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,248 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 402 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Black Shark Helo | Mi 8 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Black Shark Helo | Mi 8 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Black Shark Helo | Mi 8 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Black Shark Helo | Mi 8 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual 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 | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, 3G, 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 Direct, DLNA |
| 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 | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Black Shark Helo | Mi 8 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Black Shark Helo | Mi 8 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AWM-A0 | — |
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