Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 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 leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,135,878); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 3537
- Lighter: 165g vs 220g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Apple iPhone Air scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (96/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 123.5% 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 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (73/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (54/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (96/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.