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Xiaomi Black Shark Helo
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Xiaomi Black Shark Helo

Released: 2018, OctoberPrice: About 450 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, November

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
Size6.01 inches, 93.2 cm, 2, (~77.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandXiaomi
ModelXiaomi Black Shark Helo
PriceAbout 450 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack
ModelsAWM-A0
Single20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, November
Weight190 g (6.70 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 10GB RAM
Released2018, October
Announced2018, October
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions160 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Overview

About Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Xiaomi Black Shark Helo is another flagship from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Xiaomi Black Shark Helo has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 10GB 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 Helo 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 Helo?

The Xiaomi Black Shark Helo 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 Helo 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 Helo void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo 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 Helo run?

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