Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 62/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4650 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 220g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 18 points higher (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 141.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.