5 reasons to buy a Xiaomi Black Shark, and one - do not do this

Xiaomi knows how to surprise. She is not afraid to experiment and sometimes as a result of this are born really cool device. A few years ago, we have witnessed how the smartphone Mi Mix stirred up the mobile market by setting its appearance trend frameless. And this year, Xiaomi generally seems to set up a new category of gadgets - gaming smartphones.

Xiaomi Black Shark was introduced back in April, but until recently virtually absent in the free market. Those small parties that have appeared in the Chinese stores, sold out in just a matter of minutes. So when we learned that the store began GearBest stock on this device, then we decided it was time to tell him about all the advantages and disadvantages in detail.

The advantages of a smartphone

1. The unusual design

At first glance it seems that this is a normal smartphone. The design of the front panel is quite ordinary, we saw interesting. Large 5.99-inch screen with a fairly thick by today's framework, the central button with integrated fingerprint, front camera eye -in general, anything interesting.

However, it should turn the phone the other hand, the impression changes immediately. back cover design is original and not similar to any other smartphone. Although the entire body is made of metal, behind the manufacturer has decided to place a shaped plastic box with the logo of the device. It was very unusual and cool.

Comes, by the way, an interesting protective case. It protects the surface of your smartphone from bumps and scratches, but at the same time does not interfere with the heat sink, which is very important for a gaming device.

On the right side of the smartphone is the volume rocker and the power button, and on the left - a slot for two nanoSIM format of SIM-cards. There is also a button to activate the game mode, the processor runs at a higher frequency that gives the best performance. The lower face comprises a standard set of elements: the main microphone connector USB Type-C and speaker.

In general, designers Xiaomi was very unusual and attractive smartphone. This unit will be exactly attract the views of interested when you're on it or talk casually put on the table.

2. Performance

Black Shark is based on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 - the most productive to date platform. Xiaomi but this was not enough, so was a bit device processor is overclocked. And that electronic components do not overheat under load, has developed a special cooling system.

The result is the most productive to date smartphone. This achievement is reflected in the ranking popular benchmark AnTuTu, which was published in June of this year. It is based on no record performance for each device, and average values ​​based on 1000 measurements, made by ordinary users. Thus, we can safely reject any allegations of fraud or invalidity.

Of course, a performance by a wide margin enough for any mobile gaming with the highest graphics settings. It is safe to say that the owners of this smartphone a few years will not meet a single application that would be able to make the Black Shark a little pause.

No less memory subsystem looks convincing. In commercially available models with 6 and 8 GB of RAM. Whichever option you choose, a little will not be exact.

3. Game Mode

Since the Black Shark is positioned as a gaming device, it has a special mode that turns the button on the side face. In this case, the phone switched off all unnecessary background processes that may interfere with the game. In addition, it runs a special lightweight shell allows you to monitor connection gamepad, view statistics and run the game.

More attractive for gamers gives game pad. His connection transforms your smartphone into a full-fledged mobile console. Gamepad tightly fits over the upper part of the device and connects to it via Bluetooth. He is equipped with a soft rubber joystick and a few buttons.

Using a gamepad in WOT and PUBG significantly alters the gameplay and the thrill of it for the better. However, not all games are more fully support this controller. Hopefully, over time, their number will increase.

4. Sound

The manufacturer claims that the smartphone uses a dedicated audio chip, which provides crystal clear sound. It helps him in this system of two speakers. Or rather even say, not of two, and of one and a half.

The main speaker located in the lower part of the device responsible for the low and medium frequencies. During the games, listening to music or watching videos is also included phone Speaker Placed at the top. It emits mostly high frequency. The result is a rather voluminous surround sound, which is rarely seen in a mobile device.

5. Localization

A very important point. The fact that the first version of the Black Shark was designed exclusively for China. On these devices was installed a modified version of MIUI called JoyUI. In this regard, the smartphone completely absent Google services, and the Russian language. Only Chinese and partly English localization, which, obviously, was not very comfortable.

The sale now on shares Smartphone equipped with a usual Android 8.1. No additional skins, any changes - just pure system with all necessary localizations, including Russian. There is a suite of Google apps, and most importantly - Google Play store. You only need to enter your account information and all you need to install the program.

shortcoming

This autonomy. The smartphone is equipped with a battery of 4,000 mAh. For such a powerful device that has a record-breaking performance, this is not enough. If you entice resource-intensive game, the battery charge will decrease our eyes. Just 3-4 hours will have to find an outlet.

But this applies only to heavy games. If you use Xiaomi Black Shark as a regular phone, then autonomy is quite normal. Day, and perhaps half a smartphone can withstand without any tension. So, this circumstance attributed to shortcomings with some degree of conditionality.

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Now the cost of the international version of Xiaomi Black Shark is a smartphone 32 249 rubles for 6/64 GB version and 36 764 rubles for 8/128 GB. Prices are valid until 5 August.