Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 8/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 220g).
Sony Xperia 1
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Lighter: 178g vs 220g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 25/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better camera (43/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 26 points higher (34/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (43/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | — | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (43/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (49/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (77/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 26 points (34/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.