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| Global Score | |
| 88.3 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Sony |
| Android 11 | Android 5.1 |
| 2021-05-06 | 2015-06-16 |
| 6.45 x 3.01 x 0.41 inches | 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches |
| 7.41 ounces | 5.64 ounces |
| Mirror Black and Pale Grey | Black and White |
| Metal and Plastic | Glass and Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 499.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 393 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| 1300 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SM8250-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3200 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 650 GPU | Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 9.81 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 11.99 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 7.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.32 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is better than Xperia Z4v, getting a overall score of 88.3 against 78.8. Both of these phones include Android OS (operating system), but the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a newer 11 version while Xperia Z4v has Android 5.1, providing a lot of extra features and better performance. Even though Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is much newer than the Xperia Z4v, it is somewhat thicker and heavier.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 counts with a little bit better hardware performance than Xperia Z4v, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics co-processor, and they both have 8 CPU cores, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also counts with more RAM. The Sony Xperia Z4v counts with just a bit better display than Xiaomi Black Shark 4, because although it has a lot smaller display, it also counts with more pixels per display inch and a higher resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 shoots much better photos and videos than Xperia Z4v, and although they both have the same (4K) video resolution, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also has faster 60 fps video frame rates, a bigger sensor providing a higher image quality, a much better 48 mega pixels resolution camera in the back and a larger camera aperture for better captures and videos in low-light situations.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a very superior memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Sony Xperia Z4v, because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with 96 GB more internal storage capacity. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features a really longer battery duration than Sony Xperia Z4v, because it has a 50 percent bigger battery size.
Although Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xperia Z4v, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Xperia Z4v. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy Xperia Z4v, and give up a couple features, but you will get the most with your money.
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