Apple iPhone Fold vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) 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 Fold leads — 56/100 vs 34/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.

The Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 22 points (56/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 22 points higher (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold 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.

Apple iPhone Fold: The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Fold Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 2568709
Geekbench Single 3970
Geekbench Multi 10558
Display 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1920x2713 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 5 MP
Front camera 4 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS iOS 19 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 220 g
Price
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 4MP
47
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1920x2713
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (72/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (49/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold 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.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 22 points (56/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.