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Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4

What Xperia Pro-I does better (14) and where Black Shark 4 wins (11) — every spec side by side.

Sony Xperia Pro-I
Sony · 2021Xperia Pro-I
8.0Score
14 advantages≈ $1,000
vs
Xiaomi Black Shark 4
Xiaomi · 2021Black Shark 4
8.3Score
11 advantages≈ $1,000
Higher score
8.0Display8.5
6.6Performance6.1
8.0Camera7.3
3.8Battery6.6
8.0Features8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Xperia Pro-IBlack Shark 4
72 × 1668.976.4 × 163.89.9
Xperia Pro-IBlack Shark 4Difference
Height166 mm163.8 mm+2.2 mm
Width72 mm76.4 mm−4.4 mm
Thickness8.9 mm9.9 mm−1 mm
Weight211 g210 g+1 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Xperia Pro-I better than Black Shark 4?

  1. Storage (max)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
  2. Optical stabilisationYes · Black Shark 4: No
  3. Telephoto cameraYes · Black Shark 4: No
  4. AnTuTu score725,839 vs 617,456+18%
  5. Pixel density643 ppi vs 395 ppi+63%
  6. Storage (base)512 GB vs 128 GB4×
  7. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,540 vs 3,448+3%
  8. Memory card slotYes · Black Shark 4: No
  9. 4K video frame rate120 fps vs 60 fps2×
  10. USB version3.2 vs 2+60%
  11. Resolution (width)1,644 px vs 1,080 px+52%
  12. Rear cameras3 vs 2+50%

Why is Black Shark 4 better than Xperia Pro-I?

  1. Main camera12 MP vs 48 MP4×
  2. Wired charging30 W vs 120 W4×
  3. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 144 Hz+20%
  4. Selfie camera8 MP vs 20 MP2.5×
  5. Charged in 30 min50% vs 176%3.5×
  6. CPU frequency2.84 GHz vs 3.2 GHz+13%
  7. Measured brightness644 nits vs 694 nits+8%
  8. Screen size6.5″ vs 6.7″+3%
  9. Main camera aperturef/2 vs f/1.8+11%
  10. Loudspeaker loudness-28.6 LUFS vs -27.4 LUFS+-4%
  11. Screen-to-body ratio82.5% vs 85.8%+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony Xperia Pro-ISony Xperia Pro-I≈ $1,0008.0
Design
Weight211 g210 g
Thickness8.9 mm9.9 mm
Height166 mm163.8 mm
Width72 mm76.4 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP65—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus—
ColoursFrosted BlackMirror Black, Pale Grey, Black, Blue, Silver
Display
Screen size6.5″6.7″
PanelOLEDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,644 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)3,840 px2,400 px
Pixel density643 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness—1,300 nits
Measured brightness644 nits694 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.5%85.8%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5GQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process5 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.84 GHz3.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 660Adreno 650
AnTuTu score725,839617,456
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,5403,448
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)512 GB256 GB
Storage (base)512 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.UFS 3.1
Memory card slotYesNo
Camera
Main camera12 MP48 MP
Main camera aperturef/2f/1.8
Main sensor size1"1/2.0"
Rear cameras32
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesNo
Optical zoom2×—
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate120 fps60 fps
Selfie camera8 MP20 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging30 W120 W
Charged in 30 min50%176%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
USB version3.22
Video outputYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-28.6 LUFS-27.4 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—Joy UI 12.5
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