The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is launched in India. The device sports a 6.39-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered from an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC coupled with 6GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage options. In terms of optics, the handset makes use of dual cameras at the rear with a 48MP primary Samsung GM1 sensor with LED flash, a secondary 12MP Samsung S5K3M5 sensor with a telephoto lens. Up front, it uses a 20MP camera. Connectivity aspects on board the Shark 2 include 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 5, a USB Type-C port, and more. The handset is equipepd with a 4000mAh battery with 27W fast charging support and runs Android 9 Pie out of the box. Sensors include an In-Display Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, and a Compass. The handset is available in Black and Silver color options in an Indian market. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 price starts from Rs. 39,999 for 6GB and 128GB variant and Rs. 49,999 for 12GB and 256GB variant.
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The phone packs a 4,000 mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging.
The advantage is the flagship processor, AMOLED panel, while the disadvantage is that the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 does not support microSD slot, no official IP rating.
No, the smartphone does not support any microSD slot.
No, it has a 20MP single camera at the front side.
Both devices run the same Snapdragon 855 chipset. However, the Asus ROG 2 packs more advanced features than the Xiaomi Black Shark 2. It has a 120Hz AMOLED display, a huge 6,000 mAh battery and external storage expansion options as well.
The phone has two sensors at the rear which offers a 48MP main lens.
The handset has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixels FHD+ resolution.
No, the smartphone does not support 5G network.
Yes, the smartphone packs the Snapdragon 855 chipset which can handle heavy games and multitasking as well.
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