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Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB) vs Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Droid Turbo 2 X Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB) 18Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

10GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo X
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)

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 Helo (256GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB) vs DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)} 10 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core45%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+10GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+256GB (240GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (54GB available)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)6%
Thinner
vs9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+6.01"11%
Larger screen
vs5.4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP52%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 21MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+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) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3760 mAh
+18W20%
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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)12%
Lighter
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels58%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+544 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flashvs+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
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+ShatterShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front
AMOLED
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
ModelBlack Shark Helo (256GB)DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Other model names黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (256GB + 10GB RAM), AWM-A0Verizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce
Country or region availableChina
China
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiMotorola
Release date11/10/201810/29/2015
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.01" inches5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI544 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedShatterShield
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features430nits[typ]
HDR8
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
RAM memory10GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256GB (240GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (54GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps300/50 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)
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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom
21 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5616x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.4µm 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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution5952x3348 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
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, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
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)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3760 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered36 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Black
• 100% DCI-P3 coverage display
• Left and right game pad included
• Colors: Black
• Moto Maker
• Moto ShatterShield
• The screen don't crack or shatter
• TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.38W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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