Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 18/100 (a 16-point difference).

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 45
Battery 24
Design 12
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 220g vs 230g

  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 16 points higher (34/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW 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 Nokia 8 V 5G UW Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 597974
Geekbench Single 799
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 24 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 230 g 220 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (49/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.