Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 46/100.
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (83/100 vs 56/100).