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Xiaomi Black Shark vs Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
Comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark and Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Black Shark | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.6 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 3.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Black Shark, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7), if you care about…
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 190 g
- Usable Surface
- 81.2 %
- against 76 %
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 9.3 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Black Shark | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver | Octa-core, with 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold cores and 6 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
Design
| Specification | Black Shark | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue | Blue, Silver, Grey, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 9.3 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 161.6 mm | 154.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 76 % | 81.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Black Shark | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Black Shark | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.99″ | 6.18″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 408 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Black Shark | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Black Shark | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Black Shark | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Black Shark | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B12, 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.51 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.49 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 310 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Black Shark | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Black Shark | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SKR-H0, SKR-A0, SHARK KSR-H0 | TA-1099, TA-1113, TA-1115, TA-1131, TA-1119, TA-1121, TA-1128 |
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