Realme GT7 Pro Racing vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads — 70/100 vs 59/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,010,069); the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Realme GT7 Pro Racing better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro Racing vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing scores 11 points higher (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro Racing | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro Racing and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 209.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (74/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro Racing and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro Racing over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.