Honor GT Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 59/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 1,010,069); the Honor GT Pro is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4650 mAh
- Lighter: 212g vs 218g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
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 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Honor GT Pro scores 24 points higher (83/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 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 15 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 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 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 Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 224.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (81/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 24 points (83/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.