Black Shark 5 RS 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Black Shark 5 RS 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Black Shark 5 RS 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Black Shark 5 RS 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 44990 | Rs. 42499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2022. The cost of Black Shark 5 RS 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 44990. The launch Date of the second phone is May 27, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to Black Shark 5 RS 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Black Shark's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Black Shark's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.1% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Black Shark 5 RS 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Black Shark 5 RS 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on v9.0 (Pie) version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Black Shark 5 RS 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Shark 5 RS | Black Shark 2 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 30, 2022 | May 27, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 163.7 x 9.9 mm | 75 x 163.6 x 9.57 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 205 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.1% | ~ 81.7% |
| Features | Always-on Display, 1300 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) | 48 MP ƒ/1.75 13 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Slow Motion, Low Light Enhancement Technology, HDR, Portrait Photography, Panorama, AI Camera, 2x Optical Zoom Lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/960 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.99 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV |
| Video | Yes | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W |