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 — 47/100 vs 15/100 (a 32-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.

The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 32 points (47/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 42
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 41
Design 60
Value for money 43
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (42/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 32 points higher (47/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (42/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (42/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 2205 968
Geekbench Multi 7192 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
Price $964
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
47/100
2096581 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
15/100 -154.3%
824513 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 154.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VI
$964
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (42/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (41/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (60/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 32 points (47/100 vs 15/100).

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 47/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 15/100.

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (42/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.