Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | — | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (90/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.