Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 6/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 5 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is noticeably lighter (180g vs 220g).

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 28 points (34/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 75
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 C2 2nd Edition better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 220g

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 28 points higher (34/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 0/100). 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 C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia C2 2nd Edition: The Nokia C2 2nd Edition 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 C2 2nd Edition Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 480x960 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 5 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 2 MP 20 MP
RAM 1GB / 2GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB 256GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 180 g 220 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 2400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
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 C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (43/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (49/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (75/100 vs 25/100).

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 C2 2nd Edition or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 28 points (34/100 vs 6/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C2 2nd Edition over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.