HTC Arrive (8GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Arrive vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2018 8:22 PM, updated: 10/3/2020 11:27 AM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo X HTC Arrive (8GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.6"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) Compare HTC Arrive X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (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!

3 Advantages HTC Arrive (8GB)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
576MB LPDDR	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X10 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB	vs	+128GB (110GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)78% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
259 PPI	vs	+402 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.6"	vs	+6.01"67% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash 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
Not supported	vs	+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps193 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + 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.

11 Common items in both devices

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Arrive (8GB)	Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Sprint HTC 7 Pro CDMA, HTC Arrive for Sprint	黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 6GB RAM), AWM-A0
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China
Brand	HTC	Xiaomi
Release date	3/1/2011	11/10/2018
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 117.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.63 in)	75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.6" inches	6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	259 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	430nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	576MB LPDDR	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Multitouch up to 4 fingers • Dolby Mobile • SRS sound enhancement • Bing Maps	• Colors: Black • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left game pad included
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Arrive (8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
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