Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Black Shark 2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Black Shark 2 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 159.21 mm | 163.61 mm | Black Shark 2 has greater height than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. |
Width | 75.21 mm | 75.01 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has greater width than Black Shark 2. |
Depth | 8.1 mm | 8.77 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. |
Weight | 186 g | 205 g | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. |
Body Colour | Space black | Neptune blue | Shadow black | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 1.274 W/kg (body), 0.591 W/kg (head), 2.885 W/kg (limb) | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Black Shark 2 |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | - | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.3" | 6.39" | Black Shark 2 has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | - | |
Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 403 ppi | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has better pixel density than Black Shark 2. |
Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 | |
Max Brightness | 500 cd/m² | 430 cd/m² | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has better display brightness than Black Shark 2. |
Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | 60000:1 | Black Shark 2 has better display contrast ratio than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. |
HDR | - | Yes | Black Shark 2 has HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | Sunlight mode | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
Display Features | Night Display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, Dot Drop display | Eye protection mode, Image Enhance Technology, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, TrueView Display, intelligent motion compensation technology | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Black Shark 2 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Black Shark 2 has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 512 | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 |
MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Black Shark 2 |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 12 GB | Black Shark 2 has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 256 GB | Black Shark 2 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
CAMERA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Black Shark 2 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.75 | Black Shark 2 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. |
Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
Pixel Size | 1.6 μm | 0.8 μm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has larger camera pixel size than Black Shark 2. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
Special Effects | HDR, low light enhancement | HDR, low light enhancement | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, AI portrait mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, portrait mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), EIS video stabilisation, AI Dual camera, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, 27 different scenes, AI portrait mode with background blurring | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 5 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Black Shark 2 has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | 6P lens |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Black Shark 2 has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.0 | |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 5-element | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 0.9 μm | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | AI portrait mode, AI Beautify | AI Beauty | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has face detection. |
Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer, AI background bluring, AI scene detection, 12 different scenes | 4-in-1 technology |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Black Shark 2 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Standby Time | 251 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1380 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1380 min Standby: up to 251 hrs Playback (video): up to 13 hrs Gaming: up to 7 hrs |
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CELLULAR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Black Shark 2 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | - | |
User Interface | MIUI 10 | - | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Black Shark 2 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM | - | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Black Shark 2 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, AMR-WB, AMR-NB | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, apt-X HD | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, ASP | FLV, AVI, ASF, 3GP, WebM, 3G2, MP4 |
FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Black Shark 2 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, vibration sensor | Ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, distance sensor, gravity sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, Dual microphones | MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology, X-Type Smart Antenna, Revolutionary Liquid Cooling 3.0, Ludicrous Mode, Black Shark Gaming AI, TrueClarity MEMC processing, SHARK key |
OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Black Shark 2 |
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Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, transparent soft case | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, screen protector, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C cable, protective case |
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