Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 49/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 750,481); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Realme Narzo 50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 181g vs 220g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 10 points higher (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (70/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 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 | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 50 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads Realme Narzo 50 Pro by 33.9% 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 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (70/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the Realme Narzo 50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (46/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.