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Xiaomi Black Shark

Name: Xiaomi Black Shark
Brand: Xiaomi
SKU: neoteo-device-45242

4.6 NeoScore #3656 of 6296

Launched April 2018

Overview

NeoScore

4.6

#3656 of 6296

Design & display: 5.3
Performance & hardware: 5.6
Camera: 3.9
Connectivity: 4.8
Battery & charging: 3.8

Strengths

Weak points

Battery & charging3.8
Camera3.9
Connectivity4.8

Display: 5.99″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,160 px60 Hz
Design: 190 g75.4 mm161.6 mm9.3 mm
Performance: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB
Battery: 4,000 mAh18 W
Cameras: 12 Mpx · f/1.820 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 20 Mpx · f/2.2
Network: 4G3G2G
Software: Android 8

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Technical specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity: 4,000 mAh
Battery Type: Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power: 18 W
Battery Features: Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable

Design

Body Colors: Black, Grey, Blue
Body Thickness: 9.3 mm
Body Width: 75.4 mm
Body Height: 161.6 mm
Weight: 190 g
Usable Surface: 76 %
Body Materials: Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No

Performance

Processor Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Processor Process Size: 10 nm
Graphics GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 630
Storage Type: UFS 2.1
Maximum CPU Clock: 2.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 128 GB
CPU Description: Octa-core: 4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver
Processor Type: Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor: Yes
RAM Capacity: 8 GB
RAM Type: DDR4
Expandable Storage: No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement: Front

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 18:9
Display Technology: IPS LCD
Display Diagonal: 5.99″
Display Horizontal Resolution: 1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution: 2,160 px
Display Pixel Density: 403 ppi
Display Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
Display Features: Touchscreen
Integrated Projector: No

Sensor

Sensor Features: Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System: Android 8
OS Family: Android
OS Version: 8
Direct OS Updates: No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations: 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
Cellular Technologies: GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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 Features: Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Navigation Systems: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Connectivity Features: USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared, FM Radio
USB Version: USB 2.0

Audio

Microphone Count: 2
Audio Features: aptX HD, Stereo Speakers

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NeoScore

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4.59 /10

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Black Shark

Design & display

5.3

Display Technology IPS LCD: 5.0
Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz: 5.0
Display Pixel Density 403 ppi: 8.5
Display Features Touchscreen: 0.0
Weight 190 g: 7.0
Usable Surface 76 %: 5.3
Body Thickness 9.3 mm: 5.7

Performance & hardware

5.6

RAM Capacity 8 GB: 7.0
Storage Type UFS 2.1: 4.5
Processor Process Size 10 nm: 4.3
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB: 5.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.8 GHz: 7.2
RAM Type DDR4: 5.0

Camera

3.9

Sensor Size 1/2.9″: 3.2
Aperture f/1.8: 8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No: 2.0
Resolution 12 Mpx: 6.0
Optical Zoom 2 x: 5.0
Camera Features Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus: 0.0

Connectivity

4.8

Connectivity Features USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared, FM Radio: 1.0
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: 7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac): 5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0: 5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou: 6.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM: 7.5

Battery & charging

3.8

Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh: 6.0
Fast Charge Power 18 W: 3.6
Battery Features Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable: 0.0

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Design & display: 5.25
Performance & hardware: 5.56
Camera: 3.88
Connectivity: 4.75
Battery & charging: 3.78

NeoScore rank: #3656 / 6296

Black Shark

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

Rear main camera

Sensor Features: Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution: 12 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS
Sensor Size: 1/2.9″
Pixel Size: 1.25 µm
Video Recording: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 120 fps

Sensor

Sensor Features: Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution: 12 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS
Sensor Size: 1/2.9″
Pixel Size: 1.25 µm

Video

Video Recording: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 120 fps
Slow Motion Video: Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate: 120 fps

Lens

Aperture: f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization: No

Flash

Flash Type: Dual-Tone LED
Flash LED Count: 2 LEDs

Features

Camera Features: Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus

Rear telephoto camera

Resolution: 20 Mpx
Pixel Size: 1 µm
Optical Zoom: 2 x
Aperture: f/1.8

Sensor

Resolution: 20 Mpx
Pixel Size: 1 µm

Lens

Optical Zoom: 2 x
Aperture: f/1.8

Front camera

Resolution: 20 Mpx
Sensor Size: 1/2.8″
Pixel Size: 1 µm
Video Recording: 1080p at 30 fps
Aperture: f/2.2

Sensor

Resolution: 20 Mpx
Sensor Size: 1/2.8″
Pixel Size: 1 µm

Video

Video Recording: 1080p at 30 fps

Lens

Aperture: f/2.2

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