Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the 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 Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 59/100 (a 15-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 (3,950,082 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (201g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 220g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (74/100 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 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 15 points higher (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (74/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 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 17 / One UI 9 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
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 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 247.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (74/100 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 15 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 74/100, 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 (98/100 vs 64/100).
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.