Black Shark 2, Black Shark 2 Pro arrives in the Philippines, gaming beast starts at PHP 22,990!

A few months after it was first introduced in Malaysia, Xiaomi's sub-brand has finally arrived in the Philippines by launching the Black Shark 2 Pro. Xiaomi also launched the lower-end Black Shark 2.

Black Shark 2 Pro

Black Shark 2 Pro arrives in the Philippines, gaming beast starts at PHP 22,990!

To recall, Black Shark 2 Pro is the top-of-the-line gaming phone of the company equipped with an X-style antenna design for better signal reception, RGB logo at the back, and a liquid cooling 3.0 technology that reduces CPU temperature by up to 14 percent.

6.39-inch AMOLED screen

The device will come in Shadow Black, Glory Blue, Iceberg Grey colorways. In front, it uses a VDE certified 60Hz 6.39-inch AMOLED panel with FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution and 240Hz touch-sensing technology.

Under the hood, it is packed with an overclocked 2.96GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor, up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB UFS 3.0, and 4,000mAh battery with 27W USB-C fast charging, 48MP + 12MP dual-cam behind, and 20MP selfie shooter.

Black Shark 2 Specs

Display: 6.39-inch 2.5D curved AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution at 403 ppi

CPU: 2.84GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 640

RAM: 6GB/8GB/12GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 128GB/256GB UFS 2.1

Back Camera: 48MP f/1.8 Sony IMX586 w/ PDAF + 12MP f/2.2 2x telephoto w/ LED flash

Selfie Camera: 20MP f/2.0

Battery: 4,000mAh battery w/ 27W fast charging

OS: Android 9.0 Pie w/ Black Shark OS

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE Cat 20, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), Beidou, SBAS, A-GPS, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, direct touch liquid cooling system 3.0, RGB LED lighting, 1W loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos, haptic vibration motor, USB-C, Colors: shadow black, glory blue, iceberg grey

Dimensions: 163.6 x 75 x 8.7 mm

Weight: 205 g

Price:  PHP 22,990 (6GB/128GB), PHP 23,990 (8GB/128GB), PHP 28,990 (12GB/256GB)

Black Shark 2 Pro Specs

Display: 6.39-inch 2.5D curved AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution at 403 ppi

CPU: 2.96GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 640

RAM: 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 128GB/256GB UFS 3.0

Back Camera: 48MP f/1.8 Sony IMX586 w/ PDAF + 12MP f/2.2 2x telephoto w/ LED flash

Selfie Camera: 20MP f/2.0

Battery: 4,000mAh battery w/ 27W fast charging

OS: Android 9.0 Pie w/ Black Shark OS

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE Cat 20, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), Beidou, SBAS, A-GPS, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, direct touch liquid cooling system 3.0, RGB LED lighting, 1W loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos, haptic vibration motor, USB-C, Colors: shadow black, glory blue, iceberg grey

Dimensions: 163.6 x 75 x 8.7 mm

Weight: 205 g

Price:  PHP 27,990 (8GB/128GB), PHP 33,490 (12GB/256GB)

Price and availability

Black Shark 2 price and availability

The Black Shark 2 and 2 Pro will be available only at SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, and SM MOA Authorized Mi Stores starting tomorrow December 13, 2019.

Black Shark 2 Pro price and availability

Black Shark 2

PHP 22,990 (6GB/128GB)

PHP 23,990 (8GB/128GB)

PHP 28,990 (12GB/256GB)

Black Shark 2 Pro

PHP 27,990 (8GB/128GB)
PHP 33,490 (12GB/256GB)

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