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  • Xiaomi May Soon Launch Another Black Shark Gaming Smartphone

    Xiaomi May Soon Launch Another Black Shark Gaming Smartphone

    Gaming smartphones are all the rage in an oversaturated mobile industry. These devices are powerful and bring refreshed aesthetics to the mix. The last couple of months have seen the addition of many great gaming mobiles in India such as the Nubia 3 Red Magic. Xiaomi had unveiled its own take with the Black Shark 2, which is now reported to be getting another iteration soon.

    Black Shark

    A new Black Shark version with the model number DLT-A0 has been spotted on the Chinese communications agency, 3C. Not only does the listing confirm the existence of an unreleased Black Shark smartphone, but it also reveals its battery charging details. The upcoming gaming smartphone will support 27 watts fast charging, similar to the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Black Shark 2.

    Internal specifications and designs of the smartphone are yet to be revealed by the company, however, speculations can be made via past iterations. Historically, Black Shark smartphones are top-end devices that feature the latest and most powerful chipsets in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series. The Black Shark 2 featured the Snapdragon 855 SoC, so the upcoming device should also be equipped with the same with a generous offering of RAM and ROM (12GB + 256GB on Black Shark 2).

    Black Shark

    Gaming smartphones bring unique designs to the table and Xiaomi’s Black Shark does so as well. Metallic and angular elements will most definitely make a return with black hues and green LED strips that will accentuate the entire design philosophy. The new device is rumoured to feature a triple camera set up at the back while the front will either have a water-drop or wide notch. Unfortunately, the exact details of the camera sensors are unknown. The company has stated that it will bring back the 3.5mm headphone jack to its upcoming smartphones. The aforementioned feature was skipped on the previous iteration and received heavy criticism.

    Also Read: Freshly Leaked Huawei Smartphone Could Be The Mate 30 Pro

    It is unclear whether the new Black Shark smartphone will be the 3rd entry to the series or an upgraded refresh to the current gen Black Shark 2. Like in the case of the Black Shark Helo, which was released half a year after the original Black Shark. Xiaomi has quite successfully penetrated the Indian market in various categories of handsets and is seeking to expand its horizons even further. The upcoming entry will be a welcomed addition to the gaming smartphone family which was already received a warm welcome by its audience. More information regarding the new device should be available in the arriving weeks.

  • Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Launching Soon

    Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Launching Soon

    Xiaomi launched the gaming-oriented Black Shark smartphone in early 2018 which was followed by beefed-up Black Shark Helo in November 2018.

    A Weibo post shared by the company’s product director states it will soon launch a new Black Shark gaming smartphone which will be packed with new features. Unfortunately, the post does not reveal any specifications of the smartphone. However, it is expected to have the following features.

    Black Shark 2.0 Expected Features
    • Snapdragon 855- The Snapdragon 855 is the latest and greatest SoC that Qualcomm currently offers. The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU along with the Adreno 640 GPU and is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication technology.  

    • Gaming Accessories- Except for the unconventional looks, Black Shark smartphones also support a wide variety of accessories. And the upcoming device is also expected to support gaming accessories like Bluetooth gamepad and wireless gaming earphones. 
    • Liquid Cooling- The praiseworthy Razer Phone 2 which is a competitor to Black Shark smartphones has a wide vapour cooling chamber. Thus, the upcoming Black Shark smartphone might also have a similar cooling chamber. 
    • Edge-To-Edge Display- Both Black Shark smartphones launched last year have thick top and bottom bezels. And the company would also want to improve the looks of the future device, there it is expected to have minimal bezels and an edge-to-edge display. 
    • 10 GB RAM- The Black Shark Helo smartphone launched late last year is available in 10 GB of RAM. Therefore, its successor is assumed to have the same or higher RAM storage. 
    Launch Date

    Also Read: The Portless Meizu Zero Is Available For Pre-Order At $1299

    The source does not reveal information about the launch date of the Black Shark 2. But reports claim that the device will launch in the month of April or May this year. 

  • Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Launched With 10 GB RAM

    Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Launched With 10 GB RAM

    Black Shark is a sub-brand of Xiaomi and they make gaming focused smartphones. Recently, the company has launched their second smartphone, the Black Shark Helo. The Black Shark Helo has a front & rear glass build with RGB lights and green color accents. The power button and the volume rockers are placed on the right side of the device. 

    The Black Shark Helo has three virtual navigation keys on the screen and dual front firing stereo speakers. The device has a single front facing camera and dual rear cameras. For securely unlocking the smartphone, it has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

    Specifications

    The Black Shark Helo has 160mm x 72.25mm x 8.7 mm dimensions and weighs 190 grams. It has a 6.01 inch AMOLED screen with 2160 x 1080 px resolution and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The display is a 430 nit brightness panel with the contrast ratio of 60000 : 1 and 18:9 aspect ratio. The Black Shark Helo runs on the 2.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 CPU along with the Adreno 630 GPU. It is available in multiple variants with different RAM & ROM combinations
     which are:

    • 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM
    • 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM
    • 10GB RAM + 256GB ROM

    The Black Shark Helo uses high speed UFS 2.1 Storage and dual channel LPDDR4X RAM. It has a 4,000 mAh non user removable lithium-ion battery with 18 W Qualcomm Fast charge 3.0 support. Talking about the camera sensors, the dual rear cameras have a 12 MP, 6-piece lens, f/1.75 aperture equipped sensor and a 20 MP, 6-piece lens, f/1.75 aperture equipped sensor with dual-LED flash. The front camera uses a 20 MP, 5-piece lens, f/2.2 aperture equipped sensor. The rear cameras can capture 2160p videos @ 30 fps, 1080p videos @30fps, and slow motion 720p videos @120fps whereas the front camera records 1080p videos @ 30fps.  The smartphone also supports camera features like portrait mode, countdown selfie and Smart Beauty modes. 

    In terms of connectivity, the Black Shark Helo supports dual NANO-SIM 4G VoLTE, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. For charging and data transfer, the smartphone makes use of the built-in Type-C USB port.

    Gaming Features

    The Black Shark Helo has two liquid cooling pipes to keep the temperatures under check even while playing resource exhausting games. Moreover, it has a dedicated SHARK button on the left side which when slid up closes all the background apps and puts the smartphone in to SHARKSPACE mode for gaming. The Black Shark 2 has a green and black color scheming, both in terms of physical looks or the custom-UI. Pressing the power and volume up button simultaneously starts screen recording which can be uploaded or streamed on websites like YouTube or Twitch. 

    For aesthetics, the Black Shark Helo makes use of RGB lights which are present in the rear Shark logo and LED strips that are integrated in to the side bezels. The RGB lights are a in high demand within the gaming community and users will surely appreciate the cool look on the smartphone. The company has also showcased a lot of gaming accesories for the Black Shark Helo like the Bluetooth Gaming Earphones and removable Bluetooth Gaming Controller.

    As the name suggests, the Gaming controllers use Bluetooth technology to connect with the smartphone and they have an inbuilt battery which is a plus point for gamers as it wont quickly drain the Black Shark Helo’s built in battery.

    Box Contents

    Beside the Black Shark Helo itself, the box comes bundled with a glass screen protector, hard plastic case, USB Type-C to 3.5 mm adapter, Type-C charging cable and the 18 W fast charger along with some quick start guides.

    Black Shark Helo Price & Availability

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    The Black Shark Helo in Extreme Night Black color is available for pre-order in China right now but the reservations are only open till 10 AM on October 30 for the first batch of devices. Notably, the top of the line 10 GB RAM/256 ROM variant is not yet listed for sale. The price of available variants is as follows:

    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – ¥3199 (around Rs. 33,800/- )
    • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – ¥3499 (around Rs. 37,000/- )

    The device is currently available in China and we wish Xiaomi will launch the Black Shark Helo in India soon.

     

  • Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Shown In Hands-On video

    Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Shown In Hands-On video

    The alleged Xiaomi Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone has been leaked in a hands-on video. The video does not reveal much about the device but it does show the glowing RGB logo on the back and RGB-illuminated side strips. The glowing logo and side-strips look really good and have us excited about the upcoming device. The front of the device was not visible. However, we don’t expect many design changes as a leaked TENAA listing had shown that the device is very similar to the previous Black Shark.

    Also Read : Razer Phone 2 Launched With Vapor Chamber Cooling For US$ 799

    The leaks are on legitimate grounds as a Black Shark landing page recently popped up. This page does not reveal much except for the words ‘Sharks Approaching’. Looking closer, this gives us another clue. ‘Sharks’ hints at more than one device. This means along with the new smartphone, the Black Shark will see its Global launch. Earlier, the device was only available in China and in limited quantities.

    The TENAA listing also reveals a similar design and almost identical specifications. However, the major specifications are not known yet. It is highly likely that this is a cheaper version of the Black Shark and not a true-blooded successor. The cheaper version expand the audience and also give access to those who wanted the gaming smartphone but fell short in terms of money.

    The leak suggests that the new Black Shark 2 features a 5.99 inch display and a 4,000 mAh battery. This is exactly the same when compared to the previous device. However, we will have to wait till the launch to know the entire specifications of the device. The move to make the Black Shark available globally, if it is happening might have been a little delayed on Xiaomi’s part. With the ROG Gaming Phone and the Razer Phone 2 already out, the competition in the gaming smartphone segment is thicker than ever.

  • Xiaomi Black Shark Smartphone For Gaming Officially Launched

    Xiaomi Black Shark Smartphone For Gaming Officially Launched

    Xiaomi-backed Black Shark has finally launched its first-ever Black Shark Smartphone in China. The Black Shark smartphone is a gaming based phone with a starting price of RMB 2,999 (Rs 31,160 approximately). The smartphone will be available for orders in China starting today (13th April). There is no word on the smartphone’s global availability as of now. Chances are, the smartphone will remain a China-exclusive like many exciting Xiaomi smartphones.

    The Black Shark smartphone has top of the line specifications and a very unusual design. First glance at the smartphone and it would barely look like a flagship device launched in 2018. However, what is visible is that the Black Shark smartphone with its rugged look and iconic black and green colour combination. It is worth noting that this colour scheme is very reminiscent of Razer products, a company known for making gaming accessories and the infamous Razor Phone.

    There is a button on the left of the smartphone that is called the “Shark Key,” that enables “immersive gaming experience.” Since the smartphone is aimed at hardcore gamers, it is equipped with an image processing chip that comes with intelligent motion compensation technology and dark scene detail processing. All of this will, in theory, enhance the gaming experience. Interestingly, the company has also implemented a liquid cooling system that can reduce the CPU core temperature by up to eight degrees. This means that even after long hours of gaming session, in theory, the Black Shark should not heat up a lot.

    The company has also announced an interesting accessory along with the smartphone. It is a Gamepad that connects to the smartphone via Bluetooth and is powered by a 340 mAh battery. The company claims that it can deliver up to 30 hours of gaming on a single charge. First 50,000 Black Shark Smartphone buyers will get the accessory for free. It will also be sold independently for 179 Yuan (Rs 1800 approx.).

    In today’s day and age, specifications are barely different between two flagship smartphones. However, the Black Shark Smartphone has a lot of gaming specific features which should enhance the overall experience of mobile gaming. How much of these features will hold up in  the real world is yet to be seen.

  • Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming Smartphone Leaked In Video

    Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming Smartphone Leaked In Video

    Xiaomi-backed Black Shark is expected to launch its first ever gaming smartphone the Black Shark in China on April 13th, 2018. Until now there were speculations and rumours about the build quality of the smartphone. A video of the alleged Xiaomi Black Shark has now been leaked, which reveals some of the design aspects of the smartphone.

    According to video, the smartphone has a prominent bezel on the top and the bottom portion of the smartphone. And also, the bottom bezel has an embedded fingerprint sensor. Considering the icons, the smartphone is most likely to run on Xiaomi’s MIUI 9 based on Android 8 Oreo. However, there are chances that the phone might run on a completely different UI. The video also reveals an accessory box, which might include a Bluetooth powered gaming controller.

    Black Shark

    An earlier leak confirmed the design aspects of the Xiaomi Black Shark. The device does not look anything like a typical modern smartphone at all. In fact, the smartphone has a Samsung Galaxy S7 Active rugged-style built quality, which is expected to be made out of plastic. Additionally, the leaked image also reveals that the smartphone has a dual rear-camera setup with an LED flash. Up, on the top of the smartphone looks like add-on accessories, which should offer Nintendo Switch like joystick experience.

  • Xiaomi Black Shark Smartphone Image Leaked

    Xiaomi Black Shark Smartphone Image Leaked

    The Xiaomi-backed Black Shark gaming smartphone has gained importance over the last few weeks. There were several leaks and rumours about the device which might launch in China on the 13th of April. And now, a Weibo user has posted a new real-life image of the Black Shark Smartphone. The device in the leaked has the name ‘Black Shark’, written on the back in green colour which is similar to the green-coloured branding of the Razer Phone.

    The post has an alleged rear view of the Xiaomi’s Black Shark smartphone. This does not look anything like a typical smartphone at all with a rugged design. In fact, the smartphone has a Samsung Galaxy S7 Active style built quality, which is expected to be made out of plastic. Additionally, the leaked image also reveals that the smartphone has a dual rear-camera setup with an LED flash. Up, on the top of the smartphone looks like add-on accessories, which should offer Nintendo Switch like joystick experience.

    Xiaomi Black Shark

    Unlike most of the latest smartphones, the Black Shark will not be slim. Instead, it has a rugged shell, which might house a big battery, with at least 4000 mAh capacity. Considering the build, the smartphone is expected to have an IP68 certification with water and dust resistance. Finally, the Xiaomi’s Black Shark might challenge the likes of the Razer Phone. Finally, the smartphone looks narrower and taller, which hints that the device is likely to have a taller 18:9 aspect ratio display.

    Xiaomi Black Shark Specs
    Name Xiaomi Black Shark
    Display 6 inch2160 x 1080 px

    120Hz Refresh Rate

    HDR Support
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845Octa-ore
    RAM 8GB
    Storage 32GB64GB

    128GB
    Operating System Android 8 Oreo
  • First Black Shark Gaming Smartphone Official Teaser Released

    First Black Shark Gaming Smartphone Official Teaser Released

    Black Shark is a Xiaomi-backed smartphone company that has been teasing its upcoming gaming smartphone for the past few weeks. The newly released teaser from the company has a Fencing theme, which hints towards the gaming capabilities of the smartphone. The teaser also hints that the smartphone will have a metal unibody design. Having a metal body does have some advantages in a gaming smartphone, as metal is a good conductor of heat, which helps to dissipate the heat of the smartphone.

    The teaser shows half a side of the Black Shark smartphone with a power button and a SIM tray. The teaser also reveals a single antenna band on the top of the smartphone. The teaser also has a sentence, which roughly translates to ‘Born to Compete’, which means the device could have flagship level specifications at an affordable price.

    Xiaomi Black Shark
    Black Shark Render

    Xiaomi Black Shark Specs

    The Black Shark is expected to have a 6 inch display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Having a higher refresh rate display will help the gaming performance by reducing the visible lag. The display with 120Hz refresh rate comes with a lag of  8.33ms, whereas a typical smartphone display with 60Hz refresh rate has a lag of 16.67ms. Under the hood, the smartphone might be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset with 8GB RAM and 32GB storage. However, the company might also launch the Xiaomi BlackShark with either 64GB or 128GB storage.

    Out of the box, the smartphone might run on Android 8.0 Oreo. However, whether it will run MIUI or some other custom skin on top is unclear. There are rumours that the Black Shark will feature one of a kind aviation class cooling system with additional tweaks to keep the device cool at all the time. The smartphone scores an impressive 270680 points on Antutu benchmark leak. In fact, it is more than that of the Galaxy S9’s 265267 points.

    Name Xiaomi Black Shark
    Display 6 inch

    2160 x 1080 px

    120Hz Refresh Rate

    HDR Support
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

    Octa-ore
    RAM 8GB
    Storage 32GB

    64GB

    128GB
    Operating System Android 8 Oreo
  • Xiaomi Black Shark

    Xiaomi Black Shark

    Xiaomi-backed Black Shark officially launchd in China. The gamma smartphone has an enhanced CPU cooling system and a dedicated Shark key for enabling immersive gaming experience. It is powered by the latest Snapdragon 845 chips and has up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. As is with a lot of Xiaomi smartphones, the Black Shark is expected to be a China-Exclusive smartphone as of now.

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  • Xiaomi’s Gaming Smartphone Black Shark To Launch On April 13th

    Xiaomi’s Gaming Smartphone Black Shark To Launch On April 13th

    According to a latest Weibo post, Black Shark, the subsidiary smartphone brand of Xiaomi is all set to launch its first gaming smartphone on April 13th. In February and March of 2018, there were many leaks and rumours about the Xiaomi Black Shark. The latest teaser image officially confirms the launch date of the new device. However, the company has not used the word Xiaomi anywhere on its teaser image.

    Xiaomi BlackShark is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, which also powers the recently launched the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s. However, unlike the Mi MIX 2s, the Black Shark is expected to have a sturdier design with a metal unibody design, which will help the smartphone to dissipate the heat. The smartphone is most likely to be a China exclusive model, which is expected to retail at ~US$ 500.

    Xiaomi Black Shark

     

    Xiaomi Black Shark Specs

    The Xiaomi BlackShark is expected to have a 6 inch display with 2160 x 1080p resolution. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset with 8 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. However, the company is expected to Xiaomi BlackShark with either 64GB or 128GB storage.

    Mi MIX 2s

    The BlackShark might offer a full metal unibody design with dual stereo speakers at the bottom. Out of the box, the smartphone will run on Android 8.0 Oreo. However, it might feature either MIUI or stock Android. As this is a gaming smartphone, it comes with one of a kind aviation class cooling system with additional tweaks. The smartphone scores an impressive 270680 points on Antutu, in fact, it is more than that of the Galaxy S9’s 265267 points.

  • Xiaomi Black Shark Will Be Powered By The Snapdragon 845

    Xiaomi Black Shark Will Be Powered By The Snapdragon 845

    If an OEM is launching a gaming smartphone in 2018, then the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is the chipset to go with. It offers top of line GPU and CPU performances with peak benchmark scores. Xiaomi has partnered with a Chinese startup named Black Shark Technology Incorporated to launch a gaming smartphone named ‘Black Shark‘. According to a teaser image released by the company, the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset.

    Xiaomi BlackShark
    Xiaomi BlackShark

    The CEO of Black Shark recently announced a lucky draw on Weibo. Where three winners will be gifted with Black Shark smartphone on 30th March. Soon after 30th, we are most likely to see these smartphones in action. As of now, there are no details of pricing of the smartphone. However, considering Xiaomi’s pricing strategy, the Black Shark is expected to retail around the price of US$ 500. Another teaser said that the phone will be launched in May 2018.

    Xiaomi Black Shark Specs

    The smartphone will have dual stereo speakers at the bottom with a USB type C port. The features of Xiaomi BlackShark are expected to match with the features of the Razer Phone, which offered top of the line specifications with gaming-centric features like the dual stereo speaker, 120Hz refresh rate, and the Snapdragon 835.

    The Xiaomi BlackShark is expected to have a 6 inch display with 2160 x 1080p resolution. Under the hood, the smartphone will have the Snapdragon 845 chipset with 8GB RAM and 32GB storage. However, the company might also launch additional storage variants with either 64GB or 128GB memory.

    The BlackShark might offer a full metal unibody design with dual stereo speakers at the bottom. Out of the box, the smartphone will run on Android 8.0 Oreo. However, it might feature either MIUI or stock Android. As this is a gaming smartphone, it comes with one of a kind aviation class cooling system with additional tweaks. The smartphone has scored an impressive 270680 points on Antutu, in fact, it is more than that of the Galaxy S9’s 265267 points.

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