Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro vs ZTE Axon Max: 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

Axon Max:

LCD
Weight

Axon Max: 17 g lighter

Black Shark 2 Pro:

205 g

Axon Max:

188 g
Width

Black Shark 2 Pro: 5 mm narrower

Black Shark 2 Pro:

75 mm

Axon Max:

80 mm
Screen diagonal

Axon Max: 0.39 in smaller diagonal

Black Shark 2 Pro:

6.39 in

Axon Max:

6 in
Chipset

Black Shark 2 Pro:

Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)

Axon Max:

Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
Rear camera layout

Black Shark 2 Pro:

Dual

Axon Max:

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 +3.6 mm versus Axon Max
Width:

75 mm
Depth:

8.8 mm +1.3 mm versus Axon Max
2. Axon Max

Height:

160 mm
Width:

80 mm +5 mm versus Black Shark 2 Pro
Depth:

7.5 mm

Weight

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

1. Black Shark 2 Pro

205 g

+17 g versus Axon Max
2. Axon Max

188 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. Axon Max

Screen diagonal:

6 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

99.2 cm²

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, Axon Max, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Black Shark 2 Pro	Axon Max
32 GB	Not recorded	3 GB RAM
128 GB	8 / 12 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations	Not recorded
256 GB	12 GB RAM	Not recorded

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. Axon Max

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

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
2. Axon Max

4140 mAh

+140 mAh versus Black Shark 2 Pro

Specifications

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1. Black Shark 2 Pro2. Axon Max

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Axon Max.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Axon Max
Dimensions (HxWxD)	163.6 Х 75 Х 8.8 mm	160 Х 80 Х 7.5 mm
Weight	205 g	188 g
Technology	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Screen size	6.39" inch	6" 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	32 GB 3 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	4140 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)	Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
Headphone jack	No	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Axon Max.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Axon Max
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	100.2 cm2	99.2 cm2
Screen format	19.5:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	81.7%	77.5%
PPI /points per inch/	403 PPI	367 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, Axon Max.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Axon Max
Rear camera, main	48 MP Dual	16 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	16 MP PDAF f/1.9
Functions	HDR	LED flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	20 MP Single	13 MP Single
Specifications	20 MP f/2.0 (wide) 1/3" 0.9μm	13 MP f/2.2
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, Axon Max.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Axon Max
Processor CPU	Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)	Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 640 (700 MHz)	Adreno 405
Antutu 7 score *	379221	39256
Antutu 8 score *	403242	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Axon Max.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Axon Max
Release date	2019 July	2015 December
Colors	Shadow Black Iceberg Grey Gulf Blue Streamer Purple	Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	550 EUR	Unknown
Body build	Front glass aluminum body	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Axon Max.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Axon Max
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
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 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 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 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO QZSS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP aptX HD LE	4.0 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Black Shark 2 Pro, Axon Max.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Axon Max
Radio	No	No
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, Axon Max.
Specification	Black Shark 2 Pro	Axon Max
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging 27W	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro vs ZTE Axon Max