Honor 500 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 59/100 vs 34/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 220g).
Honor 500
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 220g
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Honor 500 scores 25 points higher (59/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 leads (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $380 | — |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (42/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (69/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 25 points (59/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 500 leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.