Xiaomi 17T Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 48/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 17T Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17T Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 34 points higher (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17T Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3182664 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17T Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 286.0% 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 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (93/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (87/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 34 points (82/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17T Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.