Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G 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 + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.73 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 29252 | Rs. 33999 |
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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 + 128GB) is Rs. 29252. The launch Date of the second phone is April 27, 2022. The cost of Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.73 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'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 + 128GB) 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 + 128GB)'s ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'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 + 128GB)'s 20 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 (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Black Shark 2 | 12 Pro |
| 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 | April 27, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.6 x 8.8 mm | 74.6 x 163.6 x 8.16 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.73 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 522 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 89.6% |
| 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 | No | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| 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, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Linear Motor, Barometer, Flicker Sensor |
| 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 | 48 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX707 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | 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 |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 32 MP ƒ/2.45 Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB |
| Video | Yes | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4600 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W | Yes, 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W Turbo Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |