Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably lighter (220g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 248g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (74/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (86/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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.