Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 46
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 199g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 32/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 3119308 1119714
Geekbench Single 3041 1488
Geekbench Multi 9494 3373
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1828x2584 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 199 g 220 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
59/100 -178.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (92/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.