Redmi K40S vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Redmi K40S (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 54/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K40S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Redmi K40S
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 scores 5 points higher (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (57/100 vs 42/100). 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 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (65/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Redmi K40S | 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi K40S
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K40S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K40S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K40S 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 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (57/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (65/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K40S or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 edges out the Redmi K40S by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K40S and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40S or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.