Google Pixel 5 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Google Pixel 5 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 — 59/100 vs 48/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4080); the main camera is 2 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 5
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Google Pixel 5 better?
- Lighter: 151g vs 220g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4080 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 11 points higher (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 5 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (84/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 5 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4080 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 12W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 109 | — | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 151 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 5
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 5
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 5
- 4080 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 12W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 5 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads Google Pixel 5 by 47.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (64/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 5 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (54/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (84/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on performance (64/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.