ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads — 39/100 vs 34/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably lighter (220g vs 238g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 220g vs 238g
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 2/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro scores 5 points higher (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (25/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ROG UI | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (25/100 vs 2/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.