Huawei Mate 80 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 220g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (57/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 39.9% 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 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (57/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (46/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.