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Xiaomi Black Shark Helo

Name: Xiaomi Black Shark Helo
Brand: Xiaomi
SKU: neoteo-device-45233

4.8 NeoScore #3355 of 6174

Launched November 2018

Overview

NeoScore

4.8

#3355 of 6174

Design & display: 6.5
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: 6.01″AMOLED1,080 × 2,160 px
Design: 190 g75.2 mm160 mm8.7 mm
Performance: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845Octa-Core10 GB RAM256 GB
Battery: 4,000 mAh18 W
Cameras: 12 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: Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable

Design

Body Colors: Black
Body Thickness: 8.7 mm
Body Width: 75.2 mm
Body Height: 160 mm
Weight: 190 g
Usable Surface: 77.5 %
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No

Performance

Processor Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Processor Process Size: 10 nm
Graphics GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 630
Storage Type: eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock: 2.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 256 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
Processor Type: Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor: Yes
RAM Capacity: 10 GB
RAM Type: DDR4
Expandable Storage: No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement: Rear

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 18:9
Display Technology: AMOLED
Display Diagonal: 6.01″
Display Horizontal Resolution: 1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution: 2,160 px
Display Pixel Density: 402 ppi
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 B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies: GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE
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
USB Version: USB 2.0

Audio

Microphone Count: 2
Audio Features: Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE

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NeoScore

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4.78 /10

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Black Shark Helo

Design & display

6.5

Display Technology AMOLED: 8.7
Display Pixel Density 402 ppi: 8.5
Display Features Touchscreen: 0.0
Weight 190 g: 7.0
Usable Surface 77.5 %: 5.8
Body Thickness 8.7 mm: 6.6

Performance & hardware

5.6

RAM Capacity 10 GB: 8.0
Storage Type eMMC 5.1: 2.0
Processor Process Size 10 nm: 4.3
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB: 7.5
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 HDR, Panorama, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance: 0.0

Connectivity

4.8

Connectivity Features USB Type-C: 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 B20, 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 Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable: 0.0

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Design & display: 6.48
Performance & hardware: 5.55
Camera: 3.88
Connectivity: 4.75
Battery & charging: 3.78

NeoScore rank: #3355 / 6174

Black Shark Helo

Camera system

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

Rear main camera

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
Slow Motion Video: Yes

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: HDR, Panorama, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance

Rear telephoto camera

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

Sensor

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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