Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 220g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (56/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 238.3% 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (69/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (56/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.