Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Mi MIX
- Xiaomi Black Shark
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Mi MIX | Xiaomi Black Shark | |
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| Model alias | Mi Concept Phone | BlackShark SKR-A0 |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 81.9 mm 8.19 cm 0.269 ft 3.224 in | 75.4 mm 7.54 cm 0.247 ft 2.969 in |
| Height | 158.8 mm 15.88 cm 0.521 ft 6.252 in | 161.62 mm 16.162 cm 0.53 ft 6.363 in |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm 0.79 cm 0.026 ft 0.311 in | 9.25 mm 0.925 cm 0.03 ft 0.364 in |
| Weight | 209 g 0.46 lbs 7.37 oz | 190 g 0.42 lbs 6.7 oz |
| Volume | 102.75 cm³ 6.24 in³ | 112.72 cm³ 6.85 in³ |
| Colors | Black White | Black Gray Blue |
| Body materials | Ceramic | Aluminium alloy |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz | CDMA 800 MHz |
| W-CDMA | - | W-CDMA 850 MHz W-CDMA 900 MHz W-CDMA 1900 MHz W-CDMA 2100 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz |
| UMTS | UМТS 900 МНz UМТS 1900 МНz UМТS 2100 МНz | - |
| LTE | LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1700/2100 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 1900 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ 800 МНz LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1700/2100 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ 700 МНz (В12) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 12 | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 18 |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | МΙUΙ V8 (Аndrоid 6.0 Маrshmаllоw) МΙUΙ V8 (Аndrоid 7.0 Νоugаt) МΙUΙ V9 | Аndrоid 8.0 Оrео |
| User interface (UI) | - | JoyUI 1.0 |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 821 (МSМ8996 Рrо-АС) | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 845 (SDМ845) |
| Process technology | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| CPU | 2х 2.342 GНz Κryо, 2х 1.6 GНz Κryо | 4х 2.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А75, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 385) |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 1536 KB 1.5 MB | 1536 KB 1.5 MB |
| Level 3 cache memory (L3) | - | 2048 KB 2 MB |
| CPU cores | 4 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2342 MHz | 2800 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| GPU frequency | 653 MHz | 710 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Quad channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 1766 MHz | 1766 MHz |
| - | Liquid cooling system |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB |
| UFS 2.0 | UFS 2.1 |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 6.4 in 162.56 mm 16.26 cm | 5.99 in 152.15 mm 15.21 cm |
| Width | 2.86 in 72.7 mm 7.27 cm | 2.68 in 68.04 mm 6.8 cm |
| Height | 5.72 in 145.4 mm 14.54 cm | 5.36 in 136.08 mm 13.61 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2:1 2:1 (18:9) | 2:1 2:1 (18:9) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels | 720 x 1440 pixels |
| Pixel density | 252 ppi 99 ppcm | 269 ppi 105 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 81.54 % | 76.23 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| Display manufacturer - AU Optronics / Sharp 1300:1 contrast ratio 500 cd/m² 94% NTSC | 1500:1 contrast ratio 550 cd/m² 97% DCI-P3 |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint Hall | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint |
| Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1235 | - |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | OmniVision OV16880 | Sony IMX486 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | PureCel | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 4.74 x 3.56 mm 0.23 in | - |
| Sensor format | - | 1/2.9" |
| Pixel size | 1.029 µm 0.001029 mm | 1.25 µm 0.001250 mm |
| Crop factor | 7.29 | - |
| ISO | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 3200 |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/1.75 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 4.26 mm 31.07 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Flash type | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels 15.93 MP | 4000 x 3000 pixels 12 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode RAW Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Sensor type - PureCel Plus-S 720p @ 120 fps | Phase detection with Dual Pixel 4-axis OIS 1080p @ 240 fps 720p @ 240 fps |
Telephoto camera
Specifications of the telephoto camera. These cameras are used to capture distant objects by using optical zoom to make them look closer without losing resolution and detail.
| Sensor model | - | Sony IMX376 Exmor RS |
| Sensor format | - | 1/2.78" |
| Pixel size | - | 1 µm 0.001000 mm |
| Aperture | - | f/1.75 |
| Number of lenses | - | 6 |
| Image resolution | - | 20 MP |
| - | Sensor type - CMOS BSI |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | OmniVision OV5675 | Sony IMX376 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | PureCel | CMOS BSI |
| Sensor size | 2.98 x 2.21 mm 0.15 in | - |
| Sensor format | - | 1/2.78" |
| Pixel size | 1.151 µm 0.001151 mm | 1 µm 0.001000 mm |
| Crop factor | 11.66 | - |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 4.6 mm 53.66 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 5 |
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP | 5376 x 3657 pixels 19.66 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| Cantilevered Piezoelectric Ceramic 192 kHz / 24-bit | Biso sound Hi-Fi Audio Smart PA Headphone adapter |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | No | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS | GРS А-GРS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g 802.11а | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а |
| MU-MiMO | 2x2 MiMO |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering DLNA VoLTE |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Charger output power | 5 V / 2.5 A 9 V / 2 A 12 V / 1.5 A | 5 V / 3 A 9 V / 2 A 12 V / 1.5 A |
| Quick charge technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | - | 0.973 W/kg |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | - | SHARK key for high performance gaming mode |
| Xiaomi Mi MIX | Xiaomi Black Shark |
