Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,324,913 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1324913 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (80/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on performance (70/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.