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Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact X Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) 15Points
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)

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Black Shark (64GB)} 15 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) vs Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+64GB (51GB available)132%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs319 PPI
+5.99"30%
Larger screen
vs4.6"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP67%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 19.2MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP54%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 13MP
+4000 mAh48%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)33%
Lighter
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches26%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Android 8.0 Oreo
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
ModelBlack Shark (64GB)Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Other model namesXiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 6GB RAMSony Xperia XZ1 Compact SO-02K, Sony Lilac
Country or region availableChinaHong KongTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Japan
Japan
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date4/13/201810/1/2017
Depth9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.99" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features550nits[typ]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps800/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat15 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,28,32)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600/3500 (Bands 38,39,40,41,42)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution5952x3348 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered18mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray
• 97% DCI-P3 coverage
• Gaming Controller Dock
• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink, Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Plastic body
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• PS4 Remote Play
• Slow motion 720p@960fps
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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