Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads — 64/100 vs 59/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,401,321 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably lighter (220g vs 257g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Performance 70
Display 78
Camera 64
Battery 42
Portability 52
Value for money 36

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 46
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1401321 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1707 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4431 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 21W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 220g vs 257g

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 5 points higher (64/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 32/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 1401321 1135878
Geekbench Single 1707 1500
Geekbench Multi 4431 3537
Display 8.0" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2076x2152 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4650 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 21W 120W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129 —
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 10 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 5 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 —
Dimensions 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 257 g 220 g
Launch price $1799 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

  • 8.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2076x2152
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 7W
42
battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Tensor G4
64/100
1401321 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
59/100 -23.4%
1135878 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 23.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

$1799

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (64/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 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 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on performance (70/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.