Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 220g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (51/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 204.9% in our overall performance rating.
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (86/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (51/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.