Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 12X 5G (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 Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 42499 | Rs. 13470 |
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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 02, 2024. The cost of Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) is Rs. 13470.
Display comparison
Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) has larger screen size of 6.72 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.39 inch screen. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Realme's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12X 5G (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 Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual 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 Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB)'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 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Black Shark 2 | 12x |
| 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 | April 02, 2024 |
| In The Box | Realme 12x, Power Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Important Product Information (Including the Warranty Card), Quick Guide, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Protect Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.6 x 9.57 mm | 76.1 x 165.6 x 7.69 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 91.4% |
| Features | Brightness: 800nit (typ)/950nit (HBM） | |
| Notch | No | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41(2535-2655MHz)/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 & 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.3, Support SBC, AAC, APTX, APTX-HD, LDAC, LHDC |
| 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, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Air Gestures, Rainwater Smart Touch, VC Cooling System, LPDDR4 RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode, Hi-Res Audio Certification, Antenna Array Matrix System 2.0, Mini Capsule 2.0 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.75 13 MP ƒ/2.2 | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) 22 mm, 1/5, Black & White Camera |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Slow Motion, Low Light Enhancement Technology, HDR, Portrait Photography, Panorama, AI Camera, 2x Optical Zoom Lens | Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Time-Lapse, Slo-Mo, Text Scanner, 50M, Tilt-Shift, Movie, Dual-View Video |
| 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 ƒ/2 | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 80° Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| 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 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |