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).

Both devices scored the same rating of 62/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 70 Pro

Performance 59
Display 82
Camera 66
Battery 50
Portability 62
Value for money —

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 57
Portability 32
Value for money —

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).

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.

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
66
camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera

Display comparison

Honor 70 Pro

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

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

Battery and charging

Honor 70 Pro

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor 70 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 70 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8000
62/100
1080933 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100 +16.5%
1294871 AnTuTu

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.