Huawei nova 10z vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 18/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 220g).
Huawei nova 10z
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Lighter: 179g vs 220g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 25/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 16 points higher (34/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 17/100). 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 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (49/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 10z | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 10z (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (49/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 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 10z or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10z — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.