Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Black Shark 2. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Black Shark.
| Name | Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 36999 | Rs. 31999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 27, 2022. The cost of Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 36999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 27, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.73 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Black Shark 2's 6.39 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 522 PPI & Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than Xiaomi Black Shark 2's ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (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. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Black Shark 2's 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Black Shark 2's 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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| Name | Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 Pro | 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 | April 27, 2022 | May 27, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.6 x 163.6 x 8.16 mm | 75.01 x 163.61 x 9.57 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.73 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 522 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 81.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Curved Display, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak), Reading Mode, Sunlight Mode, 360° Ambient Light Sensor, Display Mate A+, SGS Eye Care Display Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 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 Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Linear Motor, Barometer, Flicker Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Extra Features | LiquidCool Technology, X-axis Linear Vibration Motor, Quad Speakers, Dolby Atmos, LPDDR5 RAM | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.75 13 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX707 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ProFocus, Ultra Night Photo, Portrait Night Mode, Portrait HDR, Long Exposure Mode, Oil Painting, Neon Trails, Light Painting, Photo Clones, Timed Burst, Night Mode, Document Mode, AI Camera, Movie Frame, Pro Mode | Slow Motion, Low Light Enhancement Technology, HDR, Portrait Photography, Panorama, AI Camera, 2x Optical Zoom Lens |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.45 Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV |
| Video | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4600 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge | Yes, Fast Charging 27W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W Turbo Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |