Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco M5
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Poco M5. In terms of display resolution, Poco M5 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 Poco M5
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco M5 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.58 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 42499 | Rs. 8399 |
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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 September 05, 2022. The cost of Poco M5 is Rs. 8399.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to Poco M5's 6.58 inch screen. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Poco M5 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Poco's phone has only 401 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.6% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M5 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 Poco M5's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Poco M5 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco M5's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 Poco M5's 8 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 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco M5 |
| General | ||
| 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 | May 27, 2019 | September 05, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.6 x 9.57 mm | 76.09 x 163.99 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 201 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.58 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 83.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 240Hz Touch , 70% NTSC Color Gamut | |
| Notch | No | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 1 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Vibration Motor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Game Turbo 5.0 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.75 13 MP f/2.2 with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Slow Motion, Low Light Enhancement Technology, HDR, Portrait Photography, Panorama, AI Camera, 2x Optical Zoom Lens | Portrait, Panorama, Pro Mode, Night Mode, HDR, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Tilt Shift, Document Mode, Timed Burst, Timelapse, Macro, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP f/2 | 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Mediatek Helio G99 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |