Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4980 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 48996 | Rs. 19932 |
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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 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is Rs. 19932.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has Screen type. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus'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 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Black Shark 2 | Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March, 2019 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.6 x 8.8 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 208.4 g |
| Colors | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | |
| Notch | No | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78 , NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| 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, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 3000mm² Vapor Chamber | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP | 200 MP ƒ/1.65 (Wide Angle) 2.24um 16-in-1, 1.12um 4-in-1, 0.56 um 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HPX Sensor, | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, 200 MP Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro Cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4980 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |