Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 15910 | Rs. 31999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 15910. The launch Date of the second phone is May 27, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has Screen type where as Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Xiaomi Black Shark 2's ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Black Shark 2's 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 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 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on v9.0 (Pie) version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 Pro | Black Shark 2 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | May 27, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm | 75.01 x 163.61 x 9.57 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 205 g |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 81.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 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, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro | 48 MP ƒ/1.75 13 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Panorama, Time-Lapse, AI Watermark, Long exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro-cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift | Slow Motion, Low Light Enhancement Technology, HDR, Portrait Photography, Panorama, AI Camera, 2x Optical Zoom Lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | MIUI13 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| GPU | ARM Mali G68 MP4 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV |
| Video | Yes | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W |