Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 59/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,135,878); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 220g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
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 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (78/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 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 / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 169.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (90/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (81/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (77/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (78/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.