Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) vs Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark vs Micromax A68 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2018 12:23 AM, updated: 5/1/2021 7:45 PM

Compare Micromax A68 X Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.94"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark (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!

29 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+64GB (51GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)7% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+403 PPI70% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	237 PPI
+5.99"52% Larger screen	vs	3.94"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+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	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps2541 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh150% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1600 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+102 grams (3.57 ounces)86% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
Change model
Model	Black Shark (64GB)	A68 (Smarty 4.0)
Other model names	Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 6GB RAM	Micromax Smarty A68, Micromax A68 Smarty 4
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	India
Brand	Xiaomi	Micromax
Release date	4/13/2018	12/1/2012
Depth	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)	65.5 x 127 millimeters (2.58 x 5 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	3.94" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	237 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	550nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6515 (40nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	PowerVR SGX531 Ultra 522Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	512MB
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	144 hours (6 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock	• Colors: Black on white
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)	Micromax A68 (Smarty 4.0)
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