Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 4: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

Black Shark 2 Pro:

OLED

Mi 4:

LCD
Weight

Mi 4: 56 g lighter

Black Shark 2 Pro:

205 g

Mi 4:

149 g
Width

Mi 4: 6.5 mm narrower

Black Shark 2 Pro:

75 mm

Mi 4:

68.5 mm
Screen diagonal

Mi 4: 1.39 in smaller diagonal

Black Shark 2 Pro:

6.39 in

Mi 4:

5 in
Chipset

Black Shark 2 Pro:

Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)

Mi 4:

Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Rear camera layout

Black Shark 2 Pro:

Dual

Mi 4:

Single

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Black Shark 2 Pro

Height:

163.6 mm +24.4 mm versus Mi 4
Width:

75 mm +6.5 mm versus Mi 4
Depth:

8.8 mm
2. Mi 4

Height:

139.2 mm
Width:

68.5 mm
Depth:

8.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Black Shark 2 Pro

205 g

+56 g versus Mi 4
2. Mi 4

149 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Black Shark 2 Pro

Screen diagonal:

6.39 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

100.2 cm²
2. Mi 4

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²

Black Shark 2 Pro has approximately 45.4% more rectangular screen area than Mi 4.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Black Shark 2 Pro, Mi 4, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Black Shark 2 Pro	Mi 4
128 GB	8 / 12 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations	Unknown
256 GB	12 GB RAM	Unknown

Mi 4: Original memory entry

16/64 GB · 2/3 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Black Shark 2 Pro

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: No
Memory card support:: No

2. Mi 4

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Black Shark 2 Pro

4000 mAh

+920 mAh versus Mi 4
2. Mi 4

3080 mAh

Specifications

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1. Black Shark 2 Pro2. Mi 4

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Mi 4.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Mi 4
Dimensions (HxWxD)	163.6 Х 75 Х 8.8 mm	139.2 Х 68.5 Х 8.9 mm
Weight	205 g	149 g
Technology	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Screen size	6.39" inch	5" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2340 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	128GB 8GB RAM 128GB 12GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM	16/64 GB 2/3 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3080 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 4.4.3 (KitKat) upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); MIUI 10
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)	Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Headphone jack	No	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Mi 4.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Mi 4
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	100.2 cm2	68.9 cm2
Screen format	19.5:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	81.7%	72.3%
PPI /points per inch/	403 PPI	441 PPI

Camera and Video

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Camera and Video — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Mi 4.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Mi 4
Rear camera, main	48 MP Dual	13 MP Single
Camera specs	48 MP f/1.8 (wide) 1/2'' 0.8µm PDAF -12 MP f/2.2 (telephoto) 1.0µm PDAF 2x optical zoom	13 MP f/1.8 1/3'' 1.12µm AF
Functions	HDR	LED flash panorama HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	20 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	20 MP f/2.0 (wide) 1/3" 0.9μm	8 MP f/1.8
DxOMark Main Score *	84	Unknown
DxOMark Photo *	84	Unknown
DxOMark Video *	85	Unknown

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Mi 4.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Mi 4
Processor CPU	Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)	Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 640 (700 MHz)	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 score *	379221	61632
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	891
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1967
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	1997
Antutu 8 score *	403242	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Mi 4.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Mi 4
Release date	2019 July	2014 July
Colors	Shadow Black Iceberg Grey Gulf Blue Streamer Purple	Black White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	550 EUR	230 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 280 h (3G)
Body build	Front glass aluminum body	aluminum frame plastic back

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Mi 4.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Mi 4
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Micro-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -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) 34(2000) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions CDMA 800 / 1900 - Telecom 3G model -3G - TD-SCDMA - 4G model HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Unicom 3G model Telecom 3G model CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - Telecom 3G model -4G - LTE band 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) - 4G model
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO QZSS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0 USB Host
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP aptX HD LE	4.0 A2DP
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR - 1.36 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Mi 4.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Mi 4
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	DCI-P3 109% -Always-on display -240Hz touch-sensing Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Mi 4.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Mi 4
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging 27W	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer Infrared port - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 4