Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 48/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 12 points higher (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (65/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (42/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (65/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.