Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Top Specs

Release Date: 2018, October
Dimensions: 160 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm
Weight: 190 g
Screen: 6.01", AMOLED
Main Camera: Dual, 12 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 20 MP
Memory: 256 GB, 10 GB RAM, 128 GB, 6/8 GB RAM
CPU:
Battery: 4000 mAh
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo
Release date	2018, October
Dimensions (HxWxD)	160 Х 75.2 Х 8.7 mm
Weight	190 g
Colors	Black
Battery	4000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Approximate price	450 EUR

Screen
Technology	AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	6.01" inc
Screen area	93.2 cm²
Screen format	18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	77.5%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2160 px
PPI /points per inch/	402 PPI
Other	- Always-on display -100% DCI-P3

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	12 MP, Dual
Camera specs
-12 MP, f/1.8, 1.25µm, dual pixel PDAF -20 MP, f/1.8, 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Functions	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Front camera, selfie	20 MP, Single
Specifications	20 MP, f/2.2, 1.0µm
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset	- Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Processor CPU
- Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 630
External memory	No
Internal memory	256 GB, 10 GB RAM, 128 GB, 6/8 GB RAM
Antutu 8 score	332385
GeekBench 5 Single Core	421
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1769

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A (3CA)
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE

Music and Audio
Radio	No
Headphone jack	No
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W (Quick Charge 3.0)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Xiaomi Black Shark Helo cost?

The base approximate price of the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo was around 450 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Xiaomi Black Shark Helo ?

The official release date is 2018, October.

What is the weight of Xiaomi Black Shark Helo ?

The weight of the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo is 190 g.

What is the screen size of Xiaomi Black Shark Helo, how big is?

The screen size of the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo is 6.01" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo is 160 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm (HxWxD).

Does Xiaomi Black Shark Helo support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Xiaomi Black Shark Helo waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof.

Does Xiaomi Black Shark Helo have fast charging?

Yes, it supports fast charging.

Does Xiaomi Black Shark Helo have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Xiaomi Black Shark Helo have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo have?

There is Dual main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Xiaomi Black Shark Helo ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Xiaomi Black Shark Helo ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Xiaomi Black Shark Helo ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Black Shark Helo ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.