Huawei P50 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads — 59/100 vs 54/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 220g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro scores 5 points higher (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro and the Huawei P50 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (71/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 11, Joy UI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.4×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro and the Huawei P50 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (54/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (71/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro edges out the Huawei P50 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — 59/100.
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.