Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.26 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3350 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 42499 | Rs. 14928 |
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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, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is Rs. 14928.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has screen size of 6.26 inches which falls short 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 Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has IPS LCD Screen type. Both have same 403 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has better screen to body ratio of ~ 82.5% than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has 19:9 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 Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite's lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite's 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'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 v8.1 (Oreo) version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite |
| 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, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.6 x 9.57 mm | 75.8 x 156.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 169 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 82.5% |
| Notch | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 256 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, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v1.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.75 13 MP f/2.2 with autofocus | 12 MP + 5 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Slow Motion, Low Light Enhancement Technology, HDR, Portrait Photography, Panorama, AI Camera, 2x Optical Zoom Lens | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP f/2 | Notch 24 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| 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 | |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 512 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS(threaded view), MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3350 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0 |