Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 71.6 | 88.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| OnePlus | Xiaomi |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| 2019-05-21 | 2021-05-06 |
| 6.21 x 2.94 x 0.32 inches | 6.45 x 3.01 x 0.41 inches |
| 6.42 ounces | 7.41 ounces |
| Mirror gray | Mirror Black and Pale Grey |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) and Metal | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 319.00 | $ 499.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | -- |
| 403 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| -- | 1300 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SM8250-AC chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3200 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 650 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.81 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (480 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 11.88 | 11.99 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.68 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a general score of 88.3, which is much better than the OnePlus 7's overall score of 71.6. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 construction is newer than the OnePlus 7's, although it is heavier and way thicker. Both phones in our current comparison include the same Android 11 OS (operating system), so you shouldn't perceive any difference in that aspect.
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a sharper display than OnePlus 7, because although it has a just a bit worse pixels density, it also counts with a bit larger screen and a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2400px. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features as much storage to install applications and games as the OnePlus 7, both of them have the same 128 GB internal storage.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features a bit faster processor than OnePlus 7, and although they both have 8 cores, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also has a higher amount of RAM memory. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 shoots clearer videos and photos than OnePlus 7, although it has a tinier aperture, they both have the same video frame rate, a same resolution back-facing camera, a same size sensor and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition.
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has improved battery duration than OnePlus 7, because it has a 22% greater battery capacity.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is way more expensive than OnePlus 7, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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