Lenovo B (A2016b40) vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)

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

10/27/2018 3:10 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 11:39 AM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo X Lenovo B (A2016b40) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB) Compare Lenovo B X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

10GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)

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!

5 Advantages Lenovo B (A2016b40)	vs	29 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (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
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+10GB LPDDR4X9 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3GB available)	vs	+256GB (240GB available)79 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)14% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+402 PPI94% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.01"34% 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	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 20MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
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.

15 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Vibe B A2016b40 Dual-Sim	黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (256GB + 10GB RAM), AWM-A0
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Russia	China
Brand	Lenovo	Xiaomi
Release date	8/1/2016	11/10/2018
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 132.5 millimeters (2.6 x 5.22 in)	75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	430nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6735M (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	10GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (3GB available)	256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	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	GPRS, EDGE, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
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) 30 fps	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	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
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	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BL253	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 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	11 hours	feature not registered
Standby	170 hours (7.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, White • Screen protector included • Plastic case included (black/gold) • V-Selfie	• Colors: Black • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left and right game pad included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo B (A2016b40)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
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