OnePlus 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,185,805 vs 1,135,878); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1185805 vs 1135878
- Lighter: 197g vs 220g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (59/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, the OnePlus 9 Pro scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads (59/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (59/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (53/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11, Joy UI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.4×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $969 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 9 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (59/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (53/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The OnePlus 9 Pro edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The OnePlus 9 Pro leads on camera score (59/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.