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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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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro X Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) 12Points
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro X
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

64
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/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 Pro (128GB/12GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) vs Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (110GB available)116%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+403 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+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 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
205 grams (7.18 ounces)vs+200 grams (7 ounces)2%
Lighter
6.39"vs+6.53"2%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 48MP + 12MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.7" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
4000 mAhvs+4500 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

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

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
ModelBlack Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB + 12GB RAM), DLT-A0, DLT-H0Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro M1906G7G Global version (Hybrid-sim)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date8/1/20199/26/2019
Depth8.77 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)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedP2i certified: water repellent nano-coating

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.39" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10500nits[typ]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G90T (12nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)ARM Mali-G76 MC4 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 3.0
64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 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-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 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 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 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, 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 resolution8000x6000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.7" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm 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 Pro (128GB/12GB)Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels5184x3840 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 pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
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)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)Redmi Note 8 Pro (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: 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 registered1.15W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body)
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