Xiaomi Black Shark 2

27 reviews

Apr, 2024

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price (17)
performance (12)
battery (8)
portability (6)
design (5)

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connectivity (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of Xiaomi Black Shark 2. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the battery and screen. The design and performance also get good feedback, but views about the sound and usability are mixed. Some have doubts about the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Ryan Jones (trustedreviews.com)

Black Shark 2 Review: The new king of mobile gaming?

The Black Shark 2 is a promising gaming smartphone, featuring exciting technology such as pressure-sensitive controls and a class-leading cooling system

Master Touch and optional controllers make mobile games more user-friendly ; Incredibly affordable considering specs and features ; Most powerful Android smartphone we've tested ; Long-lasting, fast-charging battery

Screen limited to 60Hz and Full HD ; Lack of headphone jack

The Black Shark 2 is the ultimate gaming smartphone. Loaded with fancy features and offering super-powered performance, even non-gamers will get great value for money at this low price.

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (techradar.com)

Black Shark 2 review

The Black Shark 2 is a powerful gaming phone and if you can deal with the design it's a great all-rounder too.

Affordable Snapdragon 855 phone Plenty of storage options Punchy AMOLED screen

No NFC No IP rating Touch input issues

Combining a great camera, excellent internals and improved gaming credentials over the original, the Black Shark 2 is a triple threat that betters most of its gaming phone rivals. It’s lumbered with a handful of instabilities and quirks, but even with...

Jan, 2020

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Expert review by : Shabana Arif (t3.com)

Black Shark 2 review: a must for mobile gamers

Xiaomi has built on its Black Shark with a slew of upgraded features to create a smartphone optimised for mobile gaming

Large AMOLED screen ; Quick charging battery with impressive longevity ; Bargain price

No 3.5mm headphone jack ; A not-so-subtle design

Aug, 2019

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Expert review by : Tom Bedford (techradar.com)

Hands on: Black Shark 2 hands on review

Is the specialist phone necessary for mobile gamers?

Gaming mode ; Great camera ; Not too big

No headphone jack ; Specs only useful to pro gamers ; Design isn't the slickest

The Black Shark 2 isn't as unwieldy as some competitors, and has some interesting extra features like an impressive camera, but the lack of a headphone jack is a particularly blow for a gaming phone, and there's not a lot else besides its gaming prowess.

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Black Shark 2 initial review: Not just a gaming great, a fantastic flagship too

The second-generation Black Shark is a gaming phone at its best: great looks, ultimate power and versatility from accessories see it lead the way.

Incredible value for money ; GamePad controller setup (sold separately) makes for superb gaming potential ; Low latency OLED offers pressure sensitivity and looks great ; A design that's appealing to gamers and non-gamers alike ; Heaps of power on tap...

No 2K screen resolution ; No 90Hz/120Hz panel ; Controllers not included in the box ; Cameras not to top-tier rivals ; No 3.5mm jack

This gaming phone impresses on many levels: not only is it a super-powerful device for gaming, with great optional controller integration (sold separately) and a hyper responsive screen, its design is well considered as a flagship alternative for...

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : Lewis Painter (techadvisor.co.uk)

Black Shark 2

The Black Shark 2 is a reasonably-priced mobile gaming powerhouse that stands out from the crowd. Find out how in our full review.

Aug, 2019

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Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (stuff.tv)

Black Shark 2 review

It's Black Shark's second strike - and this time around its gaming phone is a real killer

Excellent value ; Loud speakers ; Decent battery life

No NFC or 3.5mm jack ; Occasional touchscreen issues ; No waterproofing

Angry looks, a killer screen, aggressive pricing and plenty of bite make the Black Shark 2 an excellent gaming phone despite a few chinks in its armour

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Damien McFerran (knowyourmobile.com)

Black Shark 2 Review – Insane Power For Less Than £500 Black Shark 2 Review - Insane Power For Less Than £500 | Know Your Mobile

The gaming phone that's for everyone The concept of a gaming phone isn't anything new; back in the era of dumbphones, we had the Nokia N-Gage, and more recently we've seen the Sony Xperia Play, Razer Phone 2 and the Asus ROG Phone all try to turn our...

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : Damien McFerran (knowyourmobile.com)

Black Shark 2 Review - Insane Power For Less Than £500

The concept of a gaming phone isn't anything new; back in the era of dumbphones, we had the Nokia N-Gage, and more recently we've seen the Sony Xperia Play, Razer Phone 2 and the Asus ROG Phone all try to turn our handsets into portable games consoles.

Amazing power, Responsive screen, Great for gaming, Brilliant battery life

No wireless charging, No water resistance, No 3.5mm headphone jack

While the Black Shark 2 is aimed at gamers, it's also one of the most powerful Android phones money can buy - and at less than £500, it's a complete steal.

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Expert review by : Cameron Faulkner (theverge.com)