Realme Q5 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Realme Q5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads — 59/100 vs 58/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Q5 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4650); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 Pro doesn't; the Realme Q5 Pro is noticeably lighter (194g vs 218g).
Realme Q5 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4650 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 218g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme Q5 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 scores 1 points higher (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Realme Q5 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Realme Q5 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (55/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Realme Q5 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Q5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Q5 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Q5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Q5 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Realme Q5 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Realme Q5 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (55/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 edges out the Realme Q5 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme Q5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Should you choose the Realme Q5 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme Q5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.