Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 59/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,119,714).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 21 points (80/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 46
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 21 points higher (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 2366913 1119714
Geekbench Single 1553 1488
Geekbench Multi 6403 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 5 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 220 g
Launch price $590
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
59/100 -111.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 111.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (78/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (81/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 21 points (80/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.