Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 leads — 15/100 vs 8/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 is faster in AnTuTu (891,237 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Sony Xperia 1
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 891237 vs 824513
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 1/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
- Better camera (32/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 scores 7 points higher (15/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 leads (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 27W | |
| Main camera | — | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (32/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (77/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.