Huawei Mate 50 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Huawei Mate 50 (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 leads — 35/100 vs 34/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4460); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 220g).
Huawei Mate 50
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Lighter: 202g vs 220g
- Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Huawei Mate 50 scores 1 points higher (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (47/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $700 | — |
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (22/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (47/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 50 edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 50 leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.