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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) X Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB) 16Points
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 X
6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/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!

Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)} 16 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB) vs Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)45%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (242GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1080x2340 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2220 pixels
+6.39"6%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/2" inches40%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+4000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+27W2 times
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.
vs7.75W
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
205 grams (7.18 ounces)vs+168 grams (5.88 ounces)22%
Lighter
8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)17%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
403 PPIvs+411 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 20MPvs+(front) 24MP21%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
ModelBlack Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB + 12GB RAM), SKW-H0, SKW-A0Galaxy A7 SM-A750FN/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM) NFC
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date3/1/201910/1/2018, Announced: 9/20/2018
Depth8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)76.8 x 159.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.29 in)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.39" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI411 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR8Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)
CPUOcta-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:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 123883 (v7)
Geekbench: 4446 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 5.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (242GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
(triple camera)
24 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.418mm1/4"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels5656x4242 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.9µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps slow motion
720p@960fps slow motion

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels5656x4242 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
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

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered19 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, Silver, Blue
• Liquid Cooling 3.0+
• DCI-P3 109%
• Always-on display
• 240Hz touch-sensing
• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.335W/kg (head), 1.425W/kg (body)
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