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Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Sony Xperia M5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia M5 X Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) 21Points
Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

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09Points Sony Xperia M5 (E5606) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X
Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

1080x1920

21.2
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Black Shark 3S (256GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) vs Xperia M5 (E5606)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (9GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen		vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.67"33%
Larger screen		vs5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 21.2MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 13MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer		vsAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster		vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4729 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)56%
Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)37%
Thinner
395 PPIvs+441 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
ModelBlack Shark 3S (256GB)Xperia M5 (E5606)
Other model names小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)Sony Xperia M5 4G LTE E5606, Sony Holly SS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/20209/1/2015
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)72 x 145 millimeters (2.83 x 5.71 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features500nits[typ]
HDR10+
Always-On Display		feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
System versionAndroid 10Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 5.1 Lollipop
User InterfaceJOYUI 12feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR53GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1		16GB (9GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100		UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE		LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (41, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, 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/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE		Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2		21.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels5312x3984 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@1920fps		feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9Âľm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4729 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4		Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered656 hours (27.3 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers		• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5606)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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