Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 44/100 vs 15/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 15/100
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 29 points higher (44/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (18/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (18/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 27W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 50.7% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (18/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (56/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (36/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (85/100 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 5 IV or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 29 points (44/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (18/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.