Sony Xperia 1 V vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 43/100 vs 5/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Sony Xperia 1 V
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 38 points higher (43/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 V | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1761879 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | — | |
| Price | $900 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (30/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (34/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (66/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 38 points (43/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 V over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.