Honor 70 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 Pro leads — 62/100 vs 59/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,080,933 vs 1,010,069); the Honor 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Honor 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1080933 vs 1010069
- Lighter: 192g vs 218g
- Better camera (66/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1097
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3309
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Honor 70 Pro scores 3 points higher (62/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Honor 70 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (62/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1080933 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1097 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3309 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 70 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 7.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Honor 70 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 (66/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 (62/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor 70 Pro edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by just 3 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?
The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor 70 Pro leads on camera score (66/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.