Xiaomi Black Shark 2 India launch highlights: Prices start at Rs 39,999 while the top-end variant costs Rs 49,999

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There’s also something that Black Shark calls Host Mode letting you play on your TV

The #BlackShark2's Host Mode lets you play games on your TV using the device. pic.twitter.com/gg3Oul3z3j

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Black Shark accessories and mode unveiled

The Black Shark 2 comes with a number of modes for better gaming. This includes a Handheld Game Control Mode which turns the phone into a portable console like the Nintendo Switch, when connected to the gamepad accessory.

There’s also a Live Stream Mode which allows you to stream games by simply using a built-in app.

Black Shark partners with Gameloft to announce Asphalt Series 2019

A global mobile racing e-sport competition which starts this month. Finals will be at Gamescom on 21 August — prizes worth up to EUR 20,000. More details at www.asphaltesports.com

Apple 3D Touch on an Android smartphone? Even better says team Black Shark’s David Li 

The #BlackShark2 comes with an iPhone-like 3D touch called Master Touch. pic.twitter.com/vFCbyTEo6X

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Black Shark also boasts of having a display which offers the lowest latency rates on any smartphone display

This is great for those who want faster response times from their phones, especially while playing FPS games.

The #BlackShark2 comes with lowest latency for touch on any phone. pic.twitter.com/aE1q1MYDOd

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Ludicrous Mode also allows you to activate a built-in fan for better, faster cooling

The #BlackShark2 comes with a Ludicrous Mode which lets you utilise the CPU to 100 percent. pic.twitter.com/mBm7f0GVlA

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Perks of having a Snapdragon 855 Chipset

The Black Shark 2 will feature support something that Qualcomm calls True HDR Gaming for enhanced colours on the HDR-compatible display. Additional perks include a dedicated mode which allows gamers to push the CPU to max capacity called ‘Ludicrous Mode’.

One of the key features that makes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 great for gamers

“Elite Gaming” features a bunch of optimisations like Game Jank Reducer and anti-cheat extensions. The Black Shark 2 will also feature automatic enhancements for running popular games like PUBG Mobile.

Why is Black Shark so proud of the Black Shark 2? 

The #BlackShark2 comes with the @Qualcomm #Snapdragon855 chipset. pic.twitter.com/reiyOuViUc

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The Black Shark 2 will be available in two colours. Here’s your first look.

The phone comes in two more colours. #BlackShark2 pic.twitter.com/JHIYAeElIQ

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We are underway!

David Li, VP of Black Shark 2 takes the stage and clarifies that the company has its own offices and R&D centers despite being largely funded by Xiaomi.

Hello and Welcome!

Xiaomi will be launching the company’s first gaming smartphone in India today and the event has just begun.