Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 33/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 25/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 1 points higher (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 19 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (59/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (43/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (49/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.