Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 59/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 1135878
- Lighter: 186g vs 220g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 1 points higher (60/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (65/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (65/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.