Honor 600 Smart vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Honor 600 Smart (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, 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 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Smart has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 600 Smart doesn't; the Honor 600 Smart is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.9mm).
Honor 600 Smart
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 7700 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 25/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Smart vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Smart leads (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Honor 600 Smart (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Smart is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Smart notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 600 Smart | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 600 Smart
- Main: 50MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 600 Smart
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 600 Smart
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Honor 600 Smart (43/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Smart is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Smart notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 600 Smart or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the Honor 600 Smart by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Smart and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 600 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Smart or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Smart over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 600 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.