Redmi K50 Gaming vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads — 41/100 vs 34/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K50 Gaming has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K50 Gaming is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.9mm).
Redmi K50 Gaming
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 220g
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 25/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Redmi K50 Gaming scores 7 points higher (41/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi K50 Gaming | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Redmi K50 Gaming edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Redmi K50 Gaming leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.