Poco M6 Plus vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, 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 — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Poco M6 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Poco M6 Plus
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 25/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (43/100 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 Poco M6 Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the Poco M6 Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.