Honor Magic 7 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Honor Magic 7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 34/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic 7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic 7 Pro is thinner (8.8mm vs 9.9mm).
Honor Magic 7 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 223g
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 21/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic 7 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Honor Magic 7 Pro scores 38 points higher (72/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Honor Magic 7 Pro are nearly equal (25/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Honor Magic 7 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3018146 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3057 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9302 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5270 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
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 Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (79/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (77/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Honor Magic 7 Pro are nearly equal (25/100 vs 21/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Honor Magic 7 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic 7 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 38 points (72/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 7 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 7 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 7 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 7 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.