Black Shark 2
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₹31,999
(Last Known Price)
Black Shark 2 is permanently discontinued.
Key Specs
Android
v9
(Pie)
Performance
(Very Good)
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 -
Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single Core + 2.42 GHz, Tri core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) -
6 GB / 12 GB RAM
Display
(Best In Class)
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6.39 inches (16.23 cm); AMOLED -
1080x2340 px (FHD+) -
Bezel-less
Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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Dual Camera Setup - 48 MP Primary Camera
- 12 MP Telephoto (upto 2x Optical Zoom) Camera
-
LED Flash -
4k @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
(Very Good)
-
20 MP
Battery
(Very Good)
-
4000 mAh -
27W Quick Charging v4.0; USB Type-C port
General
-
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable
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Black Shark 2 Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
The Black Shark 2 isn`t a regular, run-of-the-mill smartphone, and hence it`d be wrong to judge it in a similar vein. If an affordable flagship is what you`re after, then you could go for lower-priced options such as the ASUS 6Z (review), Honor 20 (review), or the OnePlus 7 (review). Even at the Rs 40k mark, there`s a loaded smartphone in the form of the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom (review), which comes with versatile camera capabilities. But if you are a gamer, then you can`t ignore the Black Shark 2. It`s a great smartphone, ticking all the boxes that you might be looking for. From display to hardwar...
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Pros
- Great design
- Gorgeous display
- Powerful cameras
- A good battery with fast-charging capabilities
Cons
- No headphone socket
- Heats up
Specs at a glance
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For the love of the game
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Considering the Black Shark 2 is out and out a gaming phone, this review will follow a slightly unusual format, and I'll be highlighting everything that the brand has incorporated to offer a great experience to gamers…
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Cameras: more than just a gaming phone
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For a gaming-oriented smartphone, the Black Shark 2 will definitely floor you with its imaging prowess. Yes, it's that good, and not just in terms of specs. They're certainly top-of-the-line, as you get a primary 48-megapixel IMX586 sensor which is accompanied by a secondary telephoto shooter. This allows you to get optical zoom-like capabilities for going up to 2x and of course measure depth info for the realistic portrait effect.
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Everything else
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The Black Shark 2 comes with an optical fingerprint sensor embedded inside the display up front. It works quite well, though it's certainly not as fast as traditional fingerprint readers. Face unlock is quite fast too, and is secure as well.
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Verdict
The Black Shark 2 isn`t a regular, run-of-the-mill smartphone, and hence it`d be wrong to judge it in a similar vein. If an affordable flagship is what you`re after, then you could go for lower-priced options such as the ASUS 6Z (review), Honor 20 (review), or the OnePlus 7 (review). Even at the Rs 40k mark, there`s a loaded smartphone in the form of the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom (review), which comes with versatile camera capabilities. But if you are a gamer, then you can`t ignore the Black Shark 2. It`s a great smartphone, ticking all the boxes that you might be looking for. From display to hardwar... Read Full Verdict
- Great design
- Gorgeous display
- Powerful cameras
- A good battery with fast-charging capabilities
Pros
- No headphone socket
- Heats up
Cons
Specs at a glance
+
For the love of the game
+
Considering the Black Shark 2 is out and out a gaming phone, this review will follow a slightly unusual format, and I'll be highlighting everything that the brand has incorporated to offer a great experience to gamers…
Read More
Cameras: more than just a gaming phone
+
For a gaming-oriented smartphone, the Black Shark 2 will definitely floor you with its imaging prowess. Yes, it's that good, and not just in terms of specs. They're certainly top-of-the-line, as you get a primary 48-megapixel IMX586 sensor which is accompanied by a secondary telephoto shooter. This allows you to get optical zoom-like capabilities for going up to 2x and of course measure depth info for the realistic portrait effect.
Read More
Everything else
+
The Black Shark 2 comes with an optical fingerprint sensor embedded inside the display up front. It works quite well, though it's certainly not as fast as traditional fingerprint readers. Face unlock is quite fast too, and is secure as well.
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Black Shark 2 Specifications
General |
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|---|---|
| Operating System | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
Performance
(Very Good)
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|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Processor | Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 485 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 485 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 485) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 7 nm |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 640 |
| RAM | 6 GB / 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
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Display
(Best In Class)
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|---|---|
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.39 inches (16.23 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 403 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 81.51 % |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes |
Design |
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|---|---|
| Height | 163.6 mm |
| Width | 75 mm |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 205 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Aluminium |
Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Front Camera
(Very Good)
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 27W Quick Charging v4.0, 60% in 30 minutes |
Storage |
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|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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|---|---|
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac), MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
Multimedia |
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|---|---|
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Black Shark 2 User Reviews
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Black Shark 2 Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| RAM & Storage | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB 12 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.39", 1080 x 2340 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 20 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
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