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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB) vs Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Nokia X6 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia X6 (2018) X Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB) 14Points
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
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)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB) vs X6 2018 (32GB)} 8 Advantages Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)49%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (242GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2280 pixels
+6.39"10%
Larger screen
vs5.8"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP187%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+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) 20MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+4000 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3060 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.
vs18W
Not supportedvs+Until 400GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
205 grams (7.18 ounces)vs+151 grams (5.29 ounces)36%
Lighter
8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.99 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
403 PPIvs+435 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
ModelBlack Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB + 8GB RAM), SKW-H0, SKW-A0Nokia X6 2018 (4GB RAM), Nokia 6.1 Plus, HMD 6.1 Plus
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandXiaomiNokia
Release date3/1/20195/1/2018
Depth8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.99 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)70.98 x 147.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.39" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI435 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR8feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (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:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (242GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
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 Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.41.12µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
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)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels4608x3456 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" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, 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 supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3060 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered348 hours (14.5 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
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, White
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• AI camera
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/8GB)Nokia X6 2018 (32GB)
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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