Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2018 12:41 AM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:27 AM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	vs	17 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)52% Thinner	vs	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+9.7"62% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7340 mAh84% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core132% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
444 grams (15.54 ounces)	vs	+190 grams (6.65 ounces)134% Lighter
264 PPI	vs	+403 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 20MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

128GB (117GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
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Model	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Black Shark (128GB)
Other model names	iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6	Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 8GB RAM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014	4/13/2018
Depth	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)	75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)
Weight	444 grams (15.54 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	550nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	iPadOS 13	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29753	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (117GB available)	128GB (110GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7340 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Black, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered