Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 5/100 (a 54-point difference).
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 54 points higher (59/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Price | $1295 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (48/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (41/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 54 points (59/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.