Realme GT7 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 220g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Realme GT7 scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (53/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2415876 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 112.7% 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 Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (84/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (61/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (53/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Realme GT7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.