Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 34/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 220g).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 220g
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 25/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 6 points higher (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (62/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (62/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.