8
out of 10
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
If you prefer to spend your leisure time with your smartphone on action games rather than social media, the Black Shark 2 is a worthy weapon of choice.
The gaming phone offered by the Xiaomi-backed company has a lot to offer. In the Black Shark 2 we find more than enough power to handle the most demanding mobile games of today and the near future - Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 855, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage in the base version, plus a long lasting battery only for £479. Add to this the joycon-style gamepad accessories and you have a smartphone that transforms into an effective handheld console. If the AMOLED display had a faster refresh rate, the Black Shark 2 could be the perfect gaming smartphone. As it stands though, it’s still one of the best.
Good
- Powerful hardware
- Good battery life
- Excellent gamepad
- Touch input customization
- Attractive price
Bad
- No NFC
- No IP rating or waterproofing
- 60Hz display
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