Today, Xiaomi introduced the Black Shark 2 gaming phone in India. The Chinese manufacturer had unveiled the handset first in China in March. The gaming-centric phone from Xiaomi is fully loaded with specs and it has arrived with a starting price tag of Rs. 39,999 (~$575).
Black Shark 2 Specifications and Features
Unlike current flagship phones that are equipped with glass bodies, the Black Shark 2 comes with a full metallic chassis with an RGB-lit LED logo on the rear. There are LEDs along the edges that glow according to the gaming effects. The smartphone features a 6.39-inch AMOLED TrueView display that is surrounded by slim bezels. The display features of the Black Shark 2 are full HD+ resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, DC dimming, Always-on Display, eye protect mode and in-screen fingerprint sensor. The display is powered by an image processing chip for enhanced color reproduction. The Master Touch function enables pressure-sensitive controls on the display of the phone.
The Snapdragon 855 fuels the phone along with 4,000mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4.0. The two-style Liquid Cooling 3.0 technology can drop the processor’s temperate by up to 14 degrees. The SoC is supported by up to 12 GB of RAM. The highest configuration model of the phone has 256 GB of native storage. The BlackShark OS flavored Android 9 Pie OS is loaded on the device. To play games with 100 percent CPU power, users can switch to “Ludicrous Mode” on the device.
The Black Shark 2 features a dual camera module that comprises of an f/1.7 aperture 48-megapixel main sensor and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. For snapping selfies, it is equipped with a 20-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture.
When it comes to connectivity, the smartphone offers like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, HDMI connectivity and dual-band GPS. Antennas arranged in X-shaped design ensures better network reception on the device. The other features of the phone include stereo speakers and three microphones. The handset does not feature a microSD card and it also lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphone also supports gaming accessories.
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Black Shark 2 Price and Release Date
The Black Shark 2 has been introduced in two models in the country. The base model that features 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is priced at Rs. 39,999 (~$575). The top variant of the phone has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage and it costs Rs. 49,999 (~$719). The smartphone will be available for purchase from June 4 through Mi.com, Mi Store app, Mi Home stores and Flipkart.
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