Xiaomi Black Shark 2 was launched in India on Monday. A gaming smartphone by Xiaomi-backed brand Black Shark, the Black Shark 2 will go on sale in India next month via Flipkart. To recall, Xiaomi launched the Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone in China back in March this year. Highlights of the smartphone include its top-of-the-line Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC and up to 12GB of RAM. The Black Shark 2 will go on sale in the country starting June 4. In addition to the flagship SoC, there are various features that make the new phone a compelling option for mobile gamers. There is a Liquid Cool 3.0 liquid-cooling technology to increase heat dissipation. Similarly, the Black Shark 2 comes with a touch response rate of 240Hz.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 price in India
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 price in India has been set at Rs. 39,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model, while its top-of-the-line with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage comes with a price tag of Rs. 49,999. The phone will be offered in Shadow Black and Frozen Silver colour options.
As we mentioned, the Black Shark 2 will go on sale in India starting June 4 through Flipkart.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 specifications, features
The Black Shark 2 comes as the successor to last year’s Black Shark. It sports a proprietary Liquid Cool 3.0 technology that is designed to increase heat dissipation by 20 times. There is also Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite Gaming to deliver an upgraded gaming experience while on-the-go. Further, the phone has a pressure-sensing Magic Press technology.
The dual-SIM (Nano) Xiaomi Black Shark 2 features a 6.39-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display along with TrueView Display support, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and 403ppi of pixel density. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, paired with Adreno 640 GPU and up to 12GB RAM.
In terms of optics, the Black Shark 2 sports a dual rear camera setup that comprises a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.75 lens and a 12-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.2 lens. The rear camera setup supports 2x optical zoom. Also, the phone comes with a 20-megapixel selfie camera at the front that has an f/2.0 lens on top.
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has 128GB and 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage options. On the connectivity front, the phone comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C port. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light, and a gyroscope. The phone has an in-display fingerprint sensor. Lastly, it packs a 4,000mAh battery and measures 163.61×75.01×8.77mm.
Black Shark 2
General
| Release date | March 2019 |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 163.61 x 75.01 x 8.77 |
| Weight (g) | 205.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 4000 |
| Fast charging | Quick Charge 4.0 |
Display
| Screen size (inches) | 6.39 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080×2340 pixels |
| Protection type | Gorilla Glass |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 403 |
Hardware
| Processor | 2.84GHz octa-core |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
Camera
| Rear camera | 48-megapixel (f/1.75, 0.8-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.0-micron) |
| Rear autofocus | Yes |
| Rear flash | Yes |
| Front camera | 20-megapixel (f/2.0, 0.9-micron) |
Software
| Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
Sensors
| Face unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
