Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (83/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $892 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 379.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (83/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.