Xiaomi Redmi K20 (128GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi K20 vs Xiaomi Black Shark phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/29/2019 9:22 PM, updated: 5/1/2021 7:45 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X Xiaomi Redmi K20 (128GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi K20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi K20 (128GB)

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!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi K20 (128GB)	vs	4 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)5% Thinner	vs	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2340 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+6.39"7% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 13MP116% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP
+1/2" inches45% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+190 grams (6.65 ounces)1% Lighter
Dual-LED flash	vs	+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

35 Common items in both devices

128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

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

60Hz

16 million

403 PPI

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
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Model	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Black Shark (128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi K20 M1903F10A, M1903F10C, MZB7754IN, MZB7755IN	Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 8GB RAM
Country or region available	China, India	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2019	4/13/2018
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.3 x 156.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)	75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.39" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	550nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (110GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	600/50 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 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	MZB7754IN, MZB7755IN, MZB7756IN version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1903F10A, M1903F10C, M1903F10T version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 VoLTE MZB7754IN, MZB7755IN, MZB7756IN version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) M1903F10A, M1903F10C, M1903F10T version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/3"1.12µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider)	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Carbon black, Flame red, Glacier blue • MIUI 10 • HDR display • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4+	• Colors: Black, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi K20 (128GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered