Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 48/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia Pro-I has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 2 points higher (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 37.8% 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 Pro-I is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (64/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.