Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)

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

1/3/2020 7:05 PM, updated: 5/1/2021 7:36 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 X Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (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!

15 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+6.39"7% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches45% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+27W50% 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.	vs	18W
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
205 grams (7.18 ounces)	vs	+187 grams (6.55 ounces)10% Lighter
8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner
Aluminum body, glass front	vs	+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (118GB available)

16 million

403 PPI

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Android 9.0 Pie

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB + 6GB RAM), SKW-H0, SKW-A0	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special edition (8GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	3/1/2019	9/1/2017
Depth	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)	74.6 x 150.5 millimeters (2.94 x 5.93 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Ceramic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.39" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR8	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	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)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (118GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (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	1200/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Silver, Blue • Liquid Cooling 3.0+ • DCI-P3 109% • Always-on display • 240Hz touch-sensing	• Colors: Ceramic black, Ceramic white • MIUI 9 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • 720p@120fps slow motion • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (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