Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 leads — 8/100 vs 5/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.
Sony Xperia 1
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Sony Xperia 1 scores 3 points higher (8/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | — | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | — | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (77/100 vs 50/100).
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 GS3 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.