Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 34499 (Buy Now) | Rs. 48996 (Out of Stock) |
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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 is Rs. 34499. The launch Date of the second phone is March, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 48996.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.73 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.39 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has display density of 522 PPI & Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G 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 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'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 | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| 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 | March, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.6 x 163.6 x 8.16 mm | 75 x 163.6 x 8.8 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 | 8 GB | 8 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 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) | Yes |
| 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 | |
| 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 + 12 MP |
| 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 | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.45 Punch Hole | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| 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 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP | Yes |
| 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 | |