Motorola Signature vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Motorola Signature (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 Signature leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,135,878); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 220g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 46
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
  • 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
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Motorola Signature scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (78/100 vs 32/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature 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" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 5 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 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 $699 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
59/100 -169.1%
1135878 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 169.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (90/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (91/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (77/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (78/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.