Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 5/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 65 points higher (70/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Price | $1499 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (90/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (63/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (41/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 65 points (70/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.