OnePlus Nord 2T vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, 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 53/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,017,976); the OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 220g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1017976
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 6 points higher (59/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (63/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2T | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1017976 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads OnePlus Nord 2T by 10.4% 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 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (63/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the OnePlus Nord 2T by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on performance (64/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.