Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M5 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
21.2
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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7.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3120
64
MP
MP
20mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightđą Model features | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
Model | Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia M5 E5663 Dual Sim TD-LTE, Sony Holly DS | ĺ°çął BlackShark 3 Pro 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM), MBU-A0, MBU-H0 |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/1/2015 | 3/3/2020 |
Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 145 millimeters (2.83 x 5.71 in) | 83.29 x 177.79 millimeters (3.28 x 7 in) |
Weight | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) | 253 grams (8.86 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
đ˛ Display | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 7.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~66% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 484 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 500nits[typ] HDR10+ |
đ¤ Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
System version | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 5.1 Lollipop | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
âď¸ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ˝ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 16GB (9GB available) | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
đś Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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 | 150/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28), TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version (MBU-H0): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version (MBU-A0): LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Global version (MBU-H0): SA/NSA (78) China version (MBU-A0): SA/NSA (41, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | 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, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
đˇ Camera | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 21.2 megapixels | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 5312x3984 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.72" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8Âľm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ¸ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.9Âľm pixel |
đ Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
đ Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
đ§ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
đ Battery | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 12 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 504 hours (21 days) | feature not registered |
â Other features | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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, White, Gold ⢠Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 ⢠Sony Clear Audio+ ⢠Exmor RS sensor camera ⢠Miracast ⢠IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min | ⢠Colors: Blasting Black, Armor Gray ⢠Always-on display ⢠Stereo speakers ⢠Liquid Cooling System ⢠Physical pop-up gaming triggers |
â˘ď¸ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) | |
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 |