Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 48 MP + 16 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 42499 | Rs. 32980 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 27, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42499. The launch Date of the second phone is April 14, 2020. The cost of OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 32980.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.55 inch screen. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & OnePlus's phone has only 402 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.7% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 16 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v9.0 (Pie) and the second one on 10.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 27, 2019 | April 14, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.6 x 9.57 mm | 72.9 x 160.2 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 88.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | |
| Features | Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect, Curved Display | |
| Notch | No | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.75 13 MP f/2.2 with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.75 (Wide Angle) 16 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX586 | |
| Features | Slow Motion, Low Light Enhancement Technology, HDR, Portrait Photography, Panorama, AI Camera, 2x Optical Zoom Lens | UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Micro , Portrait, Pro Mode, Panorama, AI Scene Detection, RAW Image |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP f/2 | 16 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 650 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265(HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W | Yes, 30T Fast Charging |