Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2520
12
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.01"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
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19 Common items in both devices |
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (110GB available) |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
OLED / AMOLED |
HDR8 |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
Model | Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ54C0B.YD, XQCQ54C0C, XQCQ54C0G | 黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 8GB RAM), AWM-A0 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International), China |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022 | 11/10/2018 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in) | 75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in) |
Weight | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
Display type | OLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.1" inches | 6.01" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 449 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR8 BT.2020 | 430nits[typ] HDR8 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 835038 (v9) Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1) GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 600/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE | LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 1.25µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 5952x3348 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green • PS5 Remote Play • Sony Alpha | • Colors: Black • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left game pad included |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) | Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |