Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)

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

10/27/2018 8:21 PM, updated: 10/3/2020 11:27 AM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo X Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TDDI

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) Compare Lenovo ZUK Edge X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)

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!

7 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	vs	18 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Heart rateAdvantage 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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)112% 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
TDDI	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.01"9% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP150% 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
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3100 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
13W	vs	+18W38% 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.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	联想ZUK Edge (64GB + 4GB RAM), Lenovo ZUK Z2151	黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 8GB RAM), AWM-A0
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International), China
Brand	Lenovo	Xiaomi
Release date	1/1/2017	11/10/2018
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 142.9 millimeters (2.93 x 5.63 in)	75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 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 ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TDDI	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	430nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-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 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	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 ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.34µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	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 ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	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	4.1 + A2DP	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	13W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
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	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: Ceramic White, Titanium Black • ZUI 2.5 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left game pad included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
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