Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 59/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably lighter (220g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 249g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 212.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (71/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 21 points (80/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.