Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) vs Razer Phone 2

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

10/27/2018 8:21 PM, updated: 12/15/2022 6:23 PM

Compare Razer Phone 2 X Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Razer Phone 2 Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.72"
IGZO

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Razer Phone 2

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!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	vs	12 Advantages Razer Phone 2
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+128GB (110GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+6.01"5% Larger screen	vs	5.72"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels58% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+513 PPI28% 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.
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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

30 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

UFS 2.1

Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
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Model	Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Phone 2
Other model names	黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 8GB RAM), AWM-A0	Razer Phone 2 RZ35-0259 Gamer phone, Razer Cheryl 2
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Razer
Release date	11/10/2018	10/1/2018
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	78.99 x 158.5 millimeters (3.11 x 6.24 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
Display type	AMOLED	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	6.01" inches	5.72" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	513 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	430nits[typ] HDR8	580nits[typ] Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (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 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 286076 (v7) Geekbench: 9110 (v4.4) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
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	1200/150 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	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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.61/3.1"1.0µm2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical 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	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
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	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
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 Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos THX-certified
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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 • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left game pad included	• Colors: Mirror black, Satin black • RGB illuminated logo on the back • Vapor chamber cooling
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Razer Phone 2
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