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Xiaomi Black Shark
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Xiaomi Black Shark

Released: 2018, AprilPrice: About 400 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, April

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, dual pixel PDAF, 20 MP, f/1.8, 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Size5.99 inches, 92.6 cm, 2, (~76.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandXiaomi
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelXiaomi Black Shark
PriceAbout 400 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Gray, Royal Blue
ModelsSKR-H0, SKR-A0, SHARK KSR-H0
Single20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, April
Weight190 g (6.70 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Released2018, April
Announced2018, April
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions161.6 x 75.4 x 9.3 mm (6.36 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Xiaomi Black Shark Overview

About Xiaomi Black Shark Xiaomi Black Shark is another flagship from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Xiaomi Black Shark has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Xiaomi Black Shark can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Xiaomi Black Shark?

The Xiaomi Black Shark supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Xiaomi Black Shark support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Xiaomi devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Xiaomi Black Shark void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Xiaomi Black Shark will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Xiaomi Black Shark run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Xiaomi Black Shark.