Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 55/100 vs 34/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is thinner (8.8mm vs 9.9mm).
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 217g vs 220g
- Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (28/100 vs 25/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 21 points higher (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (28/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (38/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (67/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (28/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 21 points (55/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.