Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 5 III vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Comparison between Sony Xperia 5 III and Xiaomi Black Shark 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia 5 III | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 7.7 |
| Camera | 7.9 | 6.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 5 III, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 218 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 10 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Xiaomi Black Shark 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,650 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 880,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,363 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,860 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 core at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585, and 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Pink, Rose Gold | Black, White, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 10 mm |
| Body Width | 68 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 157 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.4 % | 85.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,650 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 590 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,520 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, OLED, 120Hz | AMOLED |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA | NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, EDR, HID, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XQBQ62/G, XQBQ52G.UKCX, XQBQ52B.UKCX, XQ-BQ52, XQ-BQ72, XQ-BQ42, XQ-BQ62, SO-53B | SHARK PAR-A0 |
