Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 12 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Realme 12 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 12 Pro 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 12 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 48996 | Rs. 23999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 48996. The launch Date of the second phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 23999.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.39 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Realme's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 Pro 5G has 20:1.9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 12 Pro 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB 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 Realme 12 Pro 5G'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 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 12 Pro 5G |
| 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 | March, 2019 | January 29, 2024 |
| In The Box | realme 12 Pro 5G, USB Type-C Cable, 67W Adapter, Protect Case, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Quick Guide, Important Product Information Including the Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.6 x 8.8 mm | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:1.9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 93% |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20,000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | No | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| Extra Features | Supports Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Certification, 5G + 5G Dual Mode, Luxury Watch Design, 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Super Linear Dual Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP with autofocus | 50 MP 26mm f/1.8 (Main) 32 MP 2x optical zoom and 4x lossless zoom f/2 (Telephoto) 8 MP 16mm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX882 (50 MP), Sony IMX709 Sensor (32 MP) | |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slow-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Starry Mode, Tilt-Shift, Macro, Movie, Dual-View Video, Group Portrait, Long Exposure |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.4 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@1.8 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| 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, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge |