Huawei Pura X Max vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 59/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,119,714); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 9.9mm).
Huawei Pura X Max
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 229g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 11 points higher (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (58/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3373 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 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) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (72/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (58/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.