Poco X4 NFC vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Poco X4 NFC (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 34/100. Key differences: the Poco X4 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X4 NFC is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.9mm).

Both devices scored the same rating of 34/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X4 NFC
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Poco X4 NFC better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 207g vs 220g

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

The Poco X4 NFC and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS received the same MobileRank rating — 34/100. 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 and the Poco X4 NFC are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X4 NFC notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Poco X4 NFC: The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X4 NFC Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 67W 120W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12.5 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 207 g 220 g
Price
Camera comparison
Poco X4 NFC
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Poco X4 NFC
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco X4 NFC
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 and the Poco X4 NFC are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco X4 NFC notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (41/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X4 NFC or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

Both devices scored 34/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS.

What is the rating of the Poco X4 NFC and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Poco X4 NFC has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Should you choose the Poco X4 NFC over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.