Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 34/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has the bigger battery (4610 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 220g).

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Performance 23
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 52
Design 52
Value for money 48
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 4610 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 120W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 198g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (23/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra scores 19 points higher (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 1542434
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4610 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 125W 120W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 5 MP
Front camera 60 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 198 g 220 g
Price $900
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
$900
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (23/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (78/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on performance (23/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.