Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.9mm).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 220g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 25/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (66/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (33/100 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 Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.