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Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro X Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) 07Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant X
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)

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!

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) vs Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)} 28 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)74%
Lighter
vs205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+12GB LPDDR4X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMCvs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)13%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+403 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6.39"60%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(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
Android 2.2 Froyovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps166 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+4000 mAh167%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
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
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
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ModelGalaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile Samsung Vibrant T959 (3G)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB + 12GB RAM), DLT-A0, DLT-H0
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date7/21/20108/1/2019
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64.5 x 122.4 millimeters (2.54 x 4.82 in)75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size4" inches6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2 Froyofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Asia version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported20 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby432 hours (18 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on grey
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• 2GB microSD included
• Java framework
• Colors: Shadow Black, Iceberg Grey, Gulf Blue, Streamer Purple
• Liquid Cooling 3.0+
• DCI-P3 109%
• Always-on display
• 240Hz touch-sensing

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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