Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Quick Comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Black Shark 2. In terms of display resolution, Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Black Shark.
| Name | Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 21999 | Rs. 31999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 09, 2023. The cost of Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 27, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Poco's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.9% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Black Shark 2's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Black Shark 2's 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on v9.0 (Pie) version.
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| Name | Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 |
| General | ||
| Model | F5 | Black Shark 2 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 09, 2023 | May 27, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.95 x 161.11 x 7.98 mm | 75.01 x 163.61 x 9.57 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 205 g |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Electric Blue and Snowstorm White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.9% | ~ 81.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits, 12-bit Panel, 1920 Hz PWM dimming, 5,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 16000+ Automatic Brightness Dimming Levels, 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 7 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6/6E | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 3725 mm2 Vapour Chamber, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor, Hyberboost Gaming, Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-res Audio | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 1/2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 48 MP ƒ/1.75 13 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Rear Video Recording, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 64MP, 2X In-Sensor Zoom, HDR Mode, Short Video, Panorama, Vlog Mode, Custom Watermark, Slow Motion, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Macro Mode, Tilt Shift, Macro Video, Video Beautify, Timed Burst, Film Camera, AI Art Framing, Video Features: Short Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame, Slow Motion, Vlog, Filter, Beautify | Slow Motion, Low Light Enhancement Technology, HDR, Portrait Photography, Panorama, AI Camera, 2x Optical Zoom Lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2.91 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-A710@2.91 GHz & 3xCortex-A710@2.49 GHz & 4xCortex-A510@1.8 GHz | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Sonic Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W |