Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 65/100 vs 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,135,878); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (61/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (86/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (61/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (46/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.