Redmi K80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5

The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 1,010,069).

The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 45
Battery 57
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 4650 mAh

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 218g vs 219g

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K80 Ultra Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2876004 1010069
Geekbench Single 2729 1298
Geekbench Multi 8430 3520
Display 6.8" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7410 mAh 4650 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, Joy UI 13
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm
Weight 219 g 218 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100
2876004 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
59/100 -184.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 184.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (89/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (86/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.

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

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.