Honor 70 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 62/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,080,933); the Honor 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
What makes Honor 70 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 220g
- Better camera (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1080933
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1097
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3309
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 54MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor 70 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 62/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (62/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1080933 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1097 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3309 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm | 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads Honor 70 Pro by 16.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (66/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (62/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
Both devices scored 62/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (68/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Honor 70 Pro leads on camera score (66/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.