Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 48/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 29 points higher (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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 VIII
- 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 VIII and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 366.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (69/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (53/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.