The Xiaomi Black Shark Helo is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Overall
A+
Performance
A+
Display
A
Battery
B
Camera
A+
Charging
B
Software
B
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.01" · 160 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
RAM10GB | 6GB | 8GB
Storage128GB | 256GB
Main Camera12 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓10GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking
✓Sharp 402 PPI screen
✓6.01" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
