Honor 70 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 Pro leads — 40/100 vs 34/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 54 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 220g).
Honor 70 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Lighter: 192g vs 220g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 25/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Honor 70 Pro scores 6 points higher (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (63/100 vs 43/100). 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 Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (60/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70 Pro
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 70 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 70 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- 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 Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (63/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (60/100 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 70 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 70 Pro edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 70 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.