Xiaomi Black Shark 5
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
48.749.7
Display
88.588.5
Battery
67.567.5
Build
66.866.8
Overall
67.968.8
Summary
- The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and Black Shark 5 RS share a similar build quality with dimensions close in size, but the Black Shark 5 RS is slightly lighter and thinner.
- Both models feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits peak brightness, providing an identical visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Black Shark 5 RS is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 888/888+ chipset, offering improved processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 870 in the Black Shark 5.
- The camera systems are also comparable, with the Black Shark 5 RS featuring a higher resolution selfie camera and an additional telephoto macro lens.
- Battery capacity is slightly lower in the Black Shark 5 RS at 4500mAh, but both devices support 120W fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Black Shark 5 runs on Joy UI 13, while the Black Shark 5 RS operates on Joy UI 12.8, indicating a minor difference in the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
General
Release Date
2022, March 30
2022, March 30
Announced
2022, March 30
2022, March 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 144Hz, 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 144Hz, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (1x2.84/3.0 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 660
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, 120˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, (wide)
20 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps; HDR10+
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4650 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4650 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
120W wired, 100% in 15 min
120W wired, 100% in 15 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.8 x 76.3 x 10 mm (6.45 x 3.00 x 0.39 in)
163.7 x 76.2 x 9.9 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.39 in)
Weight
218 g
220 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gray
Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, Joy UI 13
Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
OS Version
Android 12, Joy UI 13
Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes