Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 has the bigger battery (5165 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5165 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1224x2912 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5165 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | 166.9×73.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $830 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2912
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 5165 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 73.6% 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 Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (57/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (56/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 over the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.