Honor GT 2 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 59/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT 2 Pro has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor GT 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT 2 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT 2 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 32 points higher (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (88/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT 2 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT 2 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT 2 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (81/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (88/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 32 points (91/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor GT 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT 2 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.