Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (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 Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is noticeably lighter (218g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 239g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | 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 | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 291.1% 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 Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (92/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.