ZTE Blade V8 (64GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade V8 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/3/2020 1:54 PM, updated: 5/1/2021 7:36 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro X ZTE Blade V8 (64GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB) Compare ZTE Blade V8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)

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!

6 Advantages ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	vs	18 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)45% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)103% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.39"23% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 20MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2730 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Blade V8 (64GB)	Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	ZTE Blade v8 BV0800, ZTE BV0800	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB + 8GB RAM), DLT-A0, DLT-H0
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Xiaomi
Release date	2/1/2017	8/1/2019
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 148.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.84 in)	75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)
Weight	141 grams (4.94 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	128GB (110GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	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	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) Asia version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2730 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	27W Wired fast charging
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
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Gold, Gray, Silver, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • Mifavor 4.2 UI • VoLTE	• Colors: Shadow Black, Iceberg Grey, Gulf Blue, Streamer Purple • Liquid Cooling 3.0+ • DCI-P3 109% • Always-on display • 240Hz touch-sensing
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade V8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (128GB/8GB)
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