Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 48/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 VI has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 16 points higher (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 154.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (81/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (53/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.