Fairphone 4 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 19/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.
Fairphone 4
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Better camera (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 15 points higher (34/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (49/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (25/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (49/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (25/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.