Realme Neo7 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 59/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,549,313 vs 1,010,069); the Realme Neo7 is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.0mm).
Realme Neo7
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 2549313 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7315 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4650 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 218g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- 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)
Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Realme Neo7 scores 8 points higher (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (84/100 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 Neo7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo7 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2549313 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7315 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 / 1TB | 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 | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo7 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 152.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (84/100 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 Neo7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme Neo7 edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 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 Neo7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.