Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Samsung Galaxy M55 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 59/100 vs 55/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 859,516); the Samsung Galaxy M55 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M55
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Samsung Galaxy M55 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 180g vs 220g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2785
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M55 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 4 points higher (59/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Samsung Galaxy M55 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (73/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M55 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.5×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M55 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads Samsung Galaxy M55 by 24.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Samsung Galaxy M55 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (73/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M55 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the Samsung Galaxy M55 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M55 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Samsung Galaxy M55 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M55 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M55 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.