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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 X Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB) 28Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 FE X
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 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!

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB) vs Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (219GB available)99%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (110GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.4"1%
Larger screen
vs6.39"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 8MP17%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+205 grams (7.18 ounces)2%
Lighter
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 20MP98%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
25Wvs+27W8%
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.

25 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
1080x2340 pixels
403 PPI
LED flash
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
ModelGalaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S23 FE 5G SM-S711U1 (Fan Edition)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB + 6GB RAM), SKW-H0, SKW-A0
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date10/5/2023, Announced: 10/4/20233/1/2019
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 158 millimeters (3.01 x 6.22 in)75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1450nits[peak]
HDR10+
HDR8

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 14feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 5.1 / 6.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-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 controllerXclipse 920 [AMD RDNA 2 based]Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 940919 (v9), 1129278 (v10)
Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1), 3946 (v6)
GFXBench: 79fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (219GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1920 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
8MP telephoto f/2.475mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomy39 hours (1.6 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite, Mint, Cream, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine
• Samsung DeX
• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
• Liquid Cooling 3.0+
• DCI-P3 109%
• Always-on display
• 240Hz touch-sensing

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.8W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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