The Xiaomi black Shark 2 is a gaming-focused smartphone with hardware tailored for performance. It shares some design elements with the Xiaomi Mi 9 but includes features optimized specifically for gaming applications.
The device is equipped with a 6.39-inch AMOLED display featuring a Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and HDR support. The screen supports a 240Hz touch sampling rate, which enhances touch responsiveness through a specialized touch algorithm designed for gaming scenarios.
Under the hood, the black Shark 2 is powered by the qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with the Adreno 640 GPU. It offers configurations with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal UFS 2.1 storage. the phone incorporates a liquid cooling system 3.0, which combines a liquid-cooled plate and tube to dissipate heat from the CPU, reducing core temperatures by up to 14°C compared to previous models.
The camera setup includes a dual rear camera system and a single front camera. The primary rear sensor is a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 with laser autofocus, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), contrast detection autofocus (CAF), and a closed-loop voice coil motor (VCM) for faster focusing. The secondary rear camera is a 12-megapixel Samsung S5K3M5 telephoto lens that supports 2x lossless zoom. The front-facing camera is a 20-megapixel sensor with AI capabilities.
Security features include an optical in-display fingerprint sensor, which operates similarly to a 5μm macro camera, providing higher precision than conventional capacitive fingerprint sensors. The device supports dual SIM cards but does not have expandable storage. It is powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging.Additional technical specifications are available in the detailed specification table below.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA |
3G Network Bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.35 in) |
Weight | 205 g (7.23 oz) |
Build | Aluminum Alloy |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
Chipset | Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485) |
GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
RAM + ROM | 6/8/12 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses SIM 2 slot) |
Camera Type | Double Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) | 48MP + 12 MP main camera |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode RAW Sensor size - 1/2" Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) Phase detection Laser autofocus Contrast autofocus Sapphire crystal glass lens cover 6-element lens Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 27 mm 1080p @ 960 fps 720p @ 960 fps Secondary rear camera - 12 MP (telephoto) Sensor model - Samsung S5K3M5 (#2) Sensor type - ISOCELL (#2) Sensor size - 1/3.4" (#2) Pixel size - 1.0 μm (#2) Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) 6-element lens (#2) Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 51 mm (#2) |
Video Resolution | 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 20-megapixel |
Camera Features |
f/2.0 aperture 1/4" Pixel Size, 1.0µm, Autofocus |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | No. Uses USB Type-C Connector |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
FM Radio | No |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery |
Wireless Charging | Yes, Fast wireless charging 20W |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 24 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 380 hours |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.