Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 63/100 vs 62/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1294871
- Lighter: 209g vs 220g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 1 points higher (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (51/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 11.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (63/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (57/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (51/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.