Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,726,358 vs 1,135,878); the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1726358 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 120W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (53/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1726358 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 130 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 52.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (65/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (53/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads on camera score (65/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.