Xiaomi Black Shark – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Xiaomi Black Shark
Brand: Xiaomi
Rating: 4.0 (2 reviews)

Added: 04.17.18 | Updated: 09.23.20

Model: Black Shark
Brand: Xiaomi
Rating: 4.00 out of 5 (2 votes)
Price: 400 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2018
Dimensions: 161.6 x 75.4 x 9.3 mm
Weight: 190 g
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Built-in memory: 128 GB
Screen: IPS LCD 5.99 inches
Battery: 4000 mAh
Rear camera: Dual, 12MP
Front camera: Single, 20MP

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Common

Brand and model	Xiaomi Black Shark
Launch date	2018, April

Price

First price	400 EUR

Design

Height	6.36 in (161.6 mm)
Width	2.97 in ( 75.4 mm)
Depth	0.37 in ( 9.3 mm)
Weight	6.7 oz (190 grams)
Water resistant
Colors	Black, Gray, Royal Blue (128/8GB only)
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	5.99 in
Screen Area	92.6 cm²
Resolution	1080 x 2160 px
Points per inch	403 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	18:9
Ratio (screen:body)	76.0%
Additional Features	-Always-on display -97% DCI-P3
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU	- Adreno 630

Memory

Internal Memory	128 GB, 8 GB RAM 64 GB, 6 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	No

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 8.0 (Oreo)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Dual
Specs	-12 MP, f/1.8, 1.25µm, dual pixel PDAF -20 MP, f/1.8, 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-20 MP, f/2.2, 1.0µm
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A (3CA)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	No
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Battery

Capacity	4000 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Ion
Charging	-Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W (Quick Charge 3.0)

Audio

Headphone Jack	No
Radio	No
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -stereo speakers

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Xiaomi Black Shark AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Xiaomi Black Shark scores 355979 points in AnTuTu 8, powered by the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score	355979 (Position 216 out of 1146)

Antutu 8 Ranking
210. Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design	369372
211. Huawei Mate X	367308
212. Huawei nova 5 Pro	366276
213. OnePlus 6T	362575
214. Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G Racing	360394
215. OnePlus 6	357294
216. Xiaomi Black Shark	355979
217. Xiaomi Pocophone F1	355750
218. Meizu 16th Plus	355367
219. Xiaomi Mi 8	353884
220. Smartisan Nut R1	352992
221. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s	351581
222. vivo iQOO Neo	351473

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core	442 (Position 332 out of 578)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core	1577 (Position 313 out of 577)
GeekBench 5 Single Core	434 (Position 895 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1861 (Position 658 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	2392 (Position 66 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	8368 (Position 54 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	13220

GeekBench 6 Single Core Ranking
326. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3	475
327. LG V40 ThinQ	465
328. Oppo Reno Z	459
329. Realme 5 Pro	448
330. Realme XT	445
331. vivo Z1 Pro	443
332. Xiaomi Black Shark	442
333. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE	438
334. Honor X8a	436
335. Tecno Pova Neo 3	434
336. Oppo A38	431
337. Realme X	429
338. Realme 3 Pro	429

GeekBench 6 Multi Core Ranking
307. Samsung Galaxy M51	1607
308. Samsung Galaxy A71	1607
309. Xiaomi Redmi K20	1607
310. Apple iPhone 8	1595
311. Xiaomi Poco X2	1583
312. Huawei nova Y91	1580
313. Xiaomi Black Shark	1577
314. vivo V15 Pro	1572
315. OnePlus Nord N200 5G	1566
316. Samsung Galaxy A70	1562
317. Tecno Camon 20	1557
318. Oppo Reno Z	1540
319. Tecno Spark Go 2023	1534

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
889. Samsung Galaxy M13 5G (India)	444
890. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s	441
891. Xiaomi Pocophone F1	439
892. Ulefone Power Armor 13	438
893. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S	438
894. Oppo A74 5G	437
895. Xiaomi Black Shark	434
896. vivo Y55 5G	430
897. Realme narzo N55	427
898. HiSense Hisense V40i	427
899. iiiF150 R2022	427
900. LG V40 ThinQ	427
901. Realme C55	426

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
652. Infinix Note 30 5G	1866
653. Infinix Note 30	1866
654. Doogee S99	1865
655. LG V40 ThinQ	1865
656. HiSense Hisense V40i	1862
657. Doogee S96 GT	1862
658. Xiaomi Black Shark	1861
659. vivo Y33T	1860
660. Ulefone Armor 24	1858
661. Ulefone Power Armor 19T	1857
662. Huawei P40 lite	1854
663. Ulefone Armor 22	1852
664. Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G	1850

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
60. Infinix Note 30	2492
61. Asus ROG Phone	2474
62. Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro	2407
63. HTC U12+	2406
64. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro	2399
65. Meizu Note 9	2398
66. Xiaomi Black Shark	2392
67. vivo NEX S	2390
68. OnePlus 6	2390
69. Asus Zenfone 5z ZS620KL	2383
70. Asus Zenfone 5	2383
71. Sony Xperia XZ2	2378
72. Google Pixel 4 XL	2376

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
48. Samsung Galaxy Note 9	8531
49. Razer Phone 2	8499
50. LG G7 ThinQ	8444
51. Oppo R17 Pro	8411
52. vivo iQOO Neo	8401
53. Sony Xperia XZ2	8389
54. Xiaomi Black Shark	8368
55. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3	8340
56. Samsung Galaxy S9+	8306
57. Honor 60 SE	8287
58. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact	8281
59. Xiaomi Mi 8	8242
60. Samsung Galaxy S9	8240

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Xiaomi. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Xiaomi Black Shark Specs

The Xiaomi Black Shark is a gaming-oriented smartphone released in April 2018. It features powerful hardware components, such as the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 chipset with a 10 nm manufacturing process, ensuring top performance. The device's CPU is an octa-core configuration with 4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold cores for high-intensity tasks and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver cores for efficiency. It is equipped with an Adreno 630 GPU, which provides smooth graphics rendering for games and multimedia experiences.

When it comes to memory and storage, the Xiaomi Black Shark has two configurations; one with 128 GB of internal storage and 8 GB of RAM, and another with 64 GB of internal storage and 6 GB of RAM. Note that it does not support expandable storage via memory cards.

The dual-camera setup on the back includes a 12 MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 1.25µm pixel size, featuring dual pixel PDAF, and a 20 MP secondary sensor with a f/1.8 aperture and 1.0µm pixel size, capable of 2x optical zoom. The camera system supports Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, and panorama modes, and can record video up to 2160p at 30fps. The 20 MP front-facing camera, with an aperture of f/2.2 and 1.0µm pixel size, allows for clear selfies and supports 1080p video recording at 30fps.

Connectivity options on the Black Shark include support for various network technologies like GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, and LTE. However, this model does not support 5G. The phone also comes with Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, and LE support, dual-band Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct and hotspot capabilities, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, and BDS, and a USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector. It does not feature an NFC chip or a 3.5mm headphone jack.

For gamers, the Xiaomi Black Shark is furnished with a non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery supporting Quick Charge 3.0, ensuring long gaming sessions without frequent charging interruptions. The phone's design includes dual SIM support (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) and incorporates an array of sensors like a front-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass for a comprehensive gaming experience.

The phone comes in various colors such as Black, Gray, and Royal Blue (exclusively for the 128 GB and 8 GB RAM variant) and boasts stereo speakers and active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic, which enhances the audio experience for gaming and media playback.

Utilize all the detailed features we have provided further down this page to gain a comprehensive understanding of what the Xiaomi Black Shark has to offer. Additionally, discover how it compares to other models to ensure you have all the information needed to make an informed decision.

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Xiaomi Black Shark Release Date

The Xiaomi Black Shark was officially announced and released on April, 2018. It is available in Black, Gray, Royal Blue (128/8GB only).

Xiaomi Black Shark Price

The Xiaomi Black Shark starts at 400 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
128 GB	400 EUR
8 GB RAM 64 GB	400 EUR
6 GB RAM	400 EUR

A 12GB version of the Xiaomi Black Shark is not officially available — 6GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Xiaomi Black Shark cost?

The price of the Xiaomi Black Shark varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 400 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Xiaomi Black Shark come out?

The Xiaomi Black Shark was released on April, 2018.

What is the size and weight of Xiaomi Black Shark ?

The Xiaomi Black Shark has dimensions of Height: 161.6 mm Width: 75.4 mm Thickness: 9.3 mm and weighs approximately 190 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Xiaomi Black Shark?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.99 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2160 px at a pixel density of 403 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Xiaomi Black Shark have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver). Xiaomi Black Shark is available with internal memory of 128 GB, 8 GB RAM 64 GB, 6 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Xiaomi Black Shark?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.8, 1.25µm, dual pixel PDAF 20 MP, f/1.8, 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom and features like Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Xiaomi Black Shark?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 20 MP, f/2.2, 1.0µm and features like

What colors does the Xiaomi Black Shark come in?

The Xiaomi Black Shark is available in the following colors: Black, Gray, Royal Blue (128/8GB only).

What is the AnTuTu score of the Xiaomi Black Shark?

The Xiaomi Black Shark scores 355979 points in AnTuTu 8.