The powerful Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone from Xiaomi makes a rare US appearance at CES, and I got to spend a little time with it. Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016.

The Black Shark 2 isn’t subtle. It’s thick metal phone that feels far more robust than all the modern glass-backed flagship smartphones we have today. The back of the Black Shark 2 is fully ...

Securing a seat among heavy hitters like ASUS and Razer. The Black Shark 2 Pro is the latest iteration from the brand, and we've spent the last couple of weeks testing out its gaming capabilities ...

Not to be confused with the Black Shark 2 Pro Kit, the Black Shark 2 Pro has been slightly restyled to match the new power on show. While the general design is the same as the Black Shark 2’s ...

The Black Shark 2 is an affordable gaming phone that's big on personality and performance. Its modern design and significant footprint make it an awkward daily driver, and perhaps it is best left ...

No USA launch No 3.5mm headphone jack No Waterproofing/ Dustproofing No NFC Non-ruggedness requires a case to feel safe The Black Shark 2 is a gaming phone made by a Xiaomi associated brand.

The Black Shark 2 Pro, which was announced this week, prioritizes some specs that you probably won’t hear the largest phone makers mention onstage, or at least not yet. The Pro is a slightly ...

or even the Black Shark 2, will be available worldwide soon. The Black Shark is one of those phones that may have been better in leaks than in reality. Following closely after the Razer Phone's ...

The Black Shark 2 has been out a while, but a striking new shade has just been launched, dubbed ‘Glory Blue’. This model is arguably more interesting and certainly more eye-catching than the ...

Find out more about how we test and score products.“ But is there room in the sea for the Black Shark 2? The follow-up to the Black Shark offers powerful specs and a long-lasting battery in a ...

What’s really cool here is that Black Shark clearly listened to criticisms of the original and fixed them. The Black Shark 2 is a bit pricier at £479, but improves upon its predecessor in every ...