Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) vs Google Pixel 2 (64GB)

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

4/30/2018 12:23 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Google Pixel 2 X Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Google Pixel 2 (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 2 (64GB)

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!

11 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	vs	14 Advantages Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+5.99"20% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4000 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+18W71% 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.	vs	10.5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)33% Lighter
9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)19% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
403 PPI	vs	+441 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (54GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark (64GB)	Pixel 2 (64GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 6GB RAM	Google Pixel 2 G011A, HTC Walleye
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Google
Release date	4/13/2018	10/1/2017
Depth	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)	69.7 x 145.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.74 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	550nits[typ]	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Geekbench: 6437 (v4.4) GFXBench: 26fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	64GB (54GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	800/75 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	10.5W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock	• Colors: Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered