Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 25/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 220g).
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 220g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 25/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 9 points higher (34/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (49/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (49/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (61/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the Huawei nova 10 Youth by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.