Xiaomi has introduced a refined version of its Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone. The new Black Shark 2 Pro is based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC and features a UFS 3.0 storage device. Besides the SoC uplift, Xiaomi has managed to reduce its input latency versus predecessor, providing a snappier gaming experience.

While the Black Shark 2 Pro is not a brand new handset, it does come in a new chassis designed to enable a very comfortable grip during gaming sessions and it is also compatible with Xiaomi’s Gamepad 2.0 Bluetooth add-on that adds 12 buttons, a physical joystick, and a touchpad. Just like the original version, the Black Shark 2 Pro comes with a 6.39-inch AMOLED display featuring a 2340x1080 resolution, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 430 nits brightness, a 60,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 240 Hz touchscreen polling rate. In a bid to provide an even better gaming experience, the Black Shark 2 Pro features 34.7 ms input latency, down from 43.5 ms in case of the original one.

Another key feature of the Black Shark 2 Pro is Qualcomm’s top-of-the-range Snapdragon 855 Plus application processor that provides higher performance than the predecessor and which is cooled down using a new cooling system that uses a vapor chamber-like technology. The SoC is paired with 12 GB of LPDDR4X memory, as well as a 128 GB or 256 GB UFS 3.0 storage device. While the new smartphone uses new internals, it still comes with a 4000 mAh battery.

Imaging capabilities of the Black Shark 2Pro handset include main camera comprising of a 48 MP RGB sensor as well as a 12 MP telephoto sensor, which are accompanied by a dual-LED flash, as well as an HDR-enabled 20-MP sensor for selfies on the front.

The Black Shark 2 Pro Smartphone Preliminary Specifications Display AMOLED

6.39"

2340x1080

Corning Gorilla Glass 6 SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus

Adreno 640 RAM 12 GB LPDDR4X Storage 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.0 NAND flash Local Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Data/Charging USB 2.0 Type-C Audio No 3.5-mm jack NFC Yes LTE X24 Modem Navigation dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS Rear Camera 48 MP, f/1.75,

1/2-inch

0.8µm pixels,

Laser/PDAF 12 MP, f/2.2,

54mm (telephoto),

1.0µm pixels,

Laser/PDAF Front Camera 20 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm Battery Capacity 4000 mAh Expected Life ? SIM Size Nano SIM + Nano Sim Sensors accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Biometric Security Fingerprint in-screen Facial Recognition - Dimensions Height 163.6 mm | 6.44 inches Width 75 mm | 2.95 inches Thickness 8.8 mm | 0.35 inches Weight 205 grams | 7.23 ounces Colors black, blue, silver, orange, purple Protection Drop ? OS Google Android 9.0 Launch Countries China initially, NA/EU launch later Price $385+

Xiami will start shipments of the Black Shark 2 Pro smartphones in black, blue, silver, orange and purple colors. The 128 GB variant will cost CNY 2,999 ($385), whereas the 256 GB version will be priced at CNY 3,499 ($450).

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Sources: Liliputing, GSM Arena