Sony Xperia 1 V vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 43/100 vs 15/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 V has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).
Sony Xperia 1 V
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Lighter: 187g vs 205g
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 28 points higher (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (30/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (30/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 V | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1761879 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $900 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 V and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 V leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 113.7% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (30/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (39/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (66/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 28 points (43/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 15/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (30/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 V over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.