Android Advisor - UK (2019-08)

86 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 65

BUYING GUIDE

• Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi


• Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD


• A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS


• NFC


• Fingerprint scanner (under display)


• USB 3.1 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector


• Non-removable 4,000mAh lithium-polymer battery


• 162.6x75.9x8.8mm


• 206g

5. Xiaomi Black Shark
   Price: £579 from fave.co/2MbADuI

Razer took the smartphone market by storm in

2017, releasing a handset aimed at gamers featuring

impressive specs and a 120Hz display. It’s a trend

we’ve seen continue, with the Xiaomi Black Shark.

This is the second cheapest phone here, but offers

unique features that make it worth considering,

including a bespoke game controller that offers

universal Android game support.

Design

While many smartphones in the market look broadly

similar, the Xiaomi Black Shark’s gaming-inspired

design makes it stand out from the crowd, and it’s

clear who this is aimed at.

The rear of the smartphone isn’t a single sheet of

aluminium or glass, oh no; it’s layered and textured,

mimicking the look of high-end gaming laptops. That’s

enhanced by (admittedly Razer-esque) lime-green

accents found across the rear and along the bezels at

86 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 65

BUYING GUIDE

• Dual-band802.11acWi-Fi


• Bluetooth5.0,A2DP,LE,aptXHD


• A-GPS,GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS


• NFC


• Fingerprintscanner(underdisplay)


• USB3.1Type-C1.0reversibleconnector


• Non-removable4,000mAh lithium-polymer battery


• 162.6x75.9x8.8mm


• 206g

5. Xiaomi Black Shark
   Price: £579 from fave.co/2MbADuI

Razer took the smartphone market by storm in

2017, releasing a handset aimed at gamers featuring

impressive specs and a 120Hz display. It’s a trend

we’ve seen continue, with the Xiaomi Black Shark.

This is the second cheapest phone here, but offers

unique features that make it worth considering,

including a bespoke game controller that offers

universal Android game support.

Design

While many smartphones in the market look broadly

similar, the Xiaomi Black Shark’s gaming-inspired

design makes it stand out from the crowd, and it’s

clear who this is aimed at.

The rear of the smartphone isn’t a single sheet of

aluminium or glass, oh no; it’s layered and textured,

mimicking the look of high-end gaming laptops. That’s

enhanced by (admittedly Razer-esque) lime-green

accents found across the rear and along the bezels at