Honor 90 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Pro leads — 52/100 vs 34/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Honor 90 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Honor 90 Pro scores 18 points higher (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 Pro leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $500 | — |
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (22/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (71/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (51/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 90 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 90 Pro leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.