Honor 70 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 37/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 54 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 218g).
Honor 70
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4650 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 218g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 27/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Honor 70 scores 1 points higher (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 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 | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (77/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor 70 edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for everyday use.