Huawei Mate X3 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 59/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably lighter (220g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 54/100)
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
- Lighter: 220g vs 239g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 2 points higher (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 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 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 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 | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 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 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.