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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB) vs LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs LG K12 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K12 Prime X Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB) 19Points
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 X
6.26"
IPS

720x1520

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

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

Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)} 19 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB) vs K12 Prime (X525BAW)} 6 Advantages LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)48%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (242GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (48GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels131%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+403 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs269 PPI
+6.39"2%
Larger screen
vs6.26"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 16MP + 5MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/2" inches55%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP53%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 13MP
+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
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+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+170 grams (5.95 ounces)21%
Lighter
8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)1%
Thinner
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+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Android 9.0 Pie
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
 
ModelBlack Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Other model namesXiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB + 8GB RAM), SKW-H0, SKW-A0LG K12 Prime LMX525BAW, LM-X525BAW
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandXiaomiLG
Release date3/1/20195/13/2019
Depth8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.39" inches6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI269 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR8feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
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:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (242GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
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, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
(triple camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.21/5"1.12um13mm120°
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1µm 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 registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels4160x3120 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 registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
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
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
5V/1.2A
Battery capacity4000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered150 hours (6.3 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
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: Aurora black, Moroccan blue
• 19:9 display ratio
• LG UX 7
• DTS:X surround sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
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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