OnePlus 13T vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 824,513); the OnePlus 13T has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the OnePlus 13T scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (65/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 284.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (65/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.