Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4650
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.8"
IPS
IPS
540x960
8
MP
MP
0.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
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26 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 21 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| Capacitive |
| +14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| Model | Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) |
| Other model names | ้ป้ฒจ5, Black Shark 5 | T-Mobile Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2406 |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  USA |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Sony |
| Release date | 4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/2022 | 9/1/2014 |
| Depth | 10 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.25 x 163.83 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in) | 72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in) |
| Weight | 218 grams (7.63 ounces) | 149 grams (5.22 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 4.8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~63% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 540x960 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 229 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 1300nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| User Interface | Joy UI 13 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm) |
| CPU | 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) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 723333 (v9) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 | 8GB (5GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | 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 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4120ยฐ 2MP macro f/2.4 | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | 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 | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | VGA (640x480) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4650 mAh | 2300 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 12 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 640 hours (26.7 days) |
โ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| 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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Gray โข Physical pop-up gaming triggers | โข Colors: Black, White โข Sony Exmor RS sensor โข ANT+ โข Miracast |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) | Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body) |