Huawei P60 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Huawei P60 Pro (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 P60 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 34/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P60 Pro has the bigger battery (4815 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei P60 Pro is noticeably lighter (200g vs 220g).

The Huawei P60 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P60 Pro
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 85
Battery 48
Design 50
Value for money 27
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P60 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4815 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 200g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 88W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P60 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Huawei P60 Pro scores 17 points higher (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei P60 Pro leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P60 Pro leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei P60 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei P60 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Huawei P60 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P60 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Huawei P60 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).

Huawei P60 Pro: The Huawei P60 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P60 Pro Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 1333248
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2700 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4815 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 88W 120W
DXOMark (camera) 156
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 5 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 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 IP68
Dimensions 161.0×74.5×8.3 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 200 g 220 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Huawei P60 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
85
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P60 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P60 Pro
  • 4815 mAh
  • Wired: 88W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P60 Pro
$1199
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei P60 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (20/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P60 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (85/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Huawei P60 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P60 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Huawei P60 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P60 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Huawei P60 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei P60 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Huawei P60 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P60 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Huawei P60 Pro leads on camera score (85/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P60 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Huawei P60 Pro leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P60 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Huawei P60 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.