Google Pixel 3a (G020F) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/3/2020 7:05 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:31 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 X Google Pixel 3a (G020F) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
OLED

1080x2220

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB) Compare Google Pixel 3a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)

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!

10 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	vs	17 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
+147 grams (5.15 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+441 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2220 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
5.6"	vs	+6.39"14% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+27W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

23 Common items in both devices

OLED / AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 3a (G020F)	Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 3a G020F	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB + 6GB RAM), SKW-H0, SKW-A0
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	Xiaomi
Release date	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019	3/1/2019
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)	75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.6" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 615	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	1200/150 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 Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
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, LTE-A	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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue • Liquid Cooling 3.0+ • DCI-P3 109% • Always-on display • 240Hz touch-sensing
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)	feature not registered