Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 59/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,684,869 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is thinner (8.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1684869 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 234g
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 11 points higher (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1684869 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 48.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (73/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.