Nubia Flip vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Nubia Flip (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 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 — 59/100 vs 49/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4310); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 859,516); the Nubia Flip is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Flip
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Nubia Flip better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 220g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4310 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Flip vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 10 points higher (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Nubia Flip (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Flip notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (61/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Flip | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1188x2790 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.0×75.5×7.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Flip
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Flip
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Flip
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Flip and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads Nubia Flip by 24.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Nubia Flip (54/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Flip notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (61/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Flip or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the Nubia Flip — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Flip and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nubia Flip has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Flip or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (46/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Flip or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Flip over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.