Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) vs Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs Sony Xperia 5 III phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2023 8:04 AM, updated: 1/25/2023 9:57 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 III X Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)

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!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	vs	17 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.0
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+144Hz20% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	120Hz
+6.67"9% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 2MP120% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4650 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+120W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	30W
3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)30% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)22% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
395 PPI	vs	+449 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (230GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Android 13

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Other model names	黑鲨5, Black Shark 5	Xperia 5 III XQBQ72/B1/G1/B2/G2 (256GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/2022	6/1/2021, Announced: 4/14/2021
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.25 x 163.83 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in)	68 x 157 millimeters (2.68 x 6.18 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	144Hz	120Hz
Display features	1300nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
System version	Android 12	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	Joy UI 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 723333 (v9)	AnTuTu: 708521 (v9) Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1) GFXBench: 53fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4120° 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.3\|70mmf/2.8\|105mm1/2.9"PDAFOIS4.4x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.6"PDAF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
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
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4650 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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, Gray • Physical pop-up gaming triggers	• Colors: Black, Green, Pink • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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