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.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 65 points (70/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?

  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.