Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) 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 Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 59/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,135,878); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 3537
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 22 points higher (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 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 Air 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (100/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 202.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 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 Air 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (100/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 22 points (81/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.