Sony Xperia 5 III vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, 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 — 59/100 vs 51/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 220g).
Sony Xperia 5 III
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Lighter: 168g vs 220g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 8 points higher (59/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (46/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (54/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the Sony Xperia 5 III by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (46/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.