Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
19.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3180
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4650
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
Model | Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) |
Other model names | NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 4GB RAM, Sony PF22 | 黑鲨5, Black Shark 5 |
Country or region available | Japan | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 4/5/2018 | 4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/2022 |
Depth | 11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches) | 10 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in) | 76.25 x 163.83 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in) |
Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 218 grams (7.63 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 144Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 1300nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | Joy UI 13 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 723333 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1200/150 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,19,21,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 19.2 megapixels | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4120° 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 5056x3792 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Digital TV FullSeg | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3180 mAh | 4650 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink • Aluminum frame • Front/back glass • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • Qi wireless charging • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min • ISDB-T TV | • Colors: Black, White, Gray • Physical pop-up gaming triggers |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |