Xiaomi Black Shark 5
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
#962Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance
90.695.5
Camera
67.767.9
Display
93.193.1
Battery
31.230.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
82.986.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
64.165.3
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, (wide)
20 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
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
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White, Gray
Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Joy UI 13
Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer