Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
20mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
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28 Common items in both devices |
HDR10 |
60Hz |
16 million |
1080x2340 pixels |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
Model | Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB + 12GB RAM), DLT-A0, DLT-H0 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro M1906G7G Global version (Hybrid-sim) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
Release date | 8/1/2019 | 9/26/2019 |
Depth | 8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in) | 76.4 x 161.35 millimeters (3.01 x 6.35 in) |
Weight | 205 grams (7.18 ounces) | 200 grams (7 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.39" inches | 6.53" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10 | 500nits[typ] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 10 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G90T (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz) | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 800Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 3.0 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1200/150 Mbps | 600/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) Asia version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) 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, UMTS, 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 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/1.7" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 5184x3840 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 | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 27W Wired fast charging | 18W 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 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
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: Shadow Black, Iceberg Grey, Gulf Blue, Streamer Purple • Liquid Cooling 3.0+ • DCI-P3 109% • Always-on display • 240Hz touch-sensing | • Colors: Black, White, Red, Blue, Deep Sea Blue • MIUI 10 • 19.5:9 and HDR display • GAME Turbo 2.0 • Google Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.15W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body) |