Fairphone 5 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, 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 25/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Lighter: 212g vs 220g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 9 points higher (34/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 19/100). 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 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (49/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (49/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.