Redmi K80 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 34/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.9mm).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 79
Design 31
Value for money 75
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 215g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 37 points higher (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (75/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K80 Pro Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 3014660
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 5 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 215 g 220 g
Price $511
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
63
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K80 Pro
$511
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (63/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (79/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.