OnePlus 13T vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 59/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,135,878); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 220g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the OnePlus 13T scores 15 points higher (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (66/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 179.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (66/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.