Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) 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 Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 9.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 58

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 46
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 3537
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?

  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (66/100 vs 32/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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 Fold7 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 3065623 1135878
Geekbench Single 2910 1500
Geekbench Multi 9174 3537
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2184x1968 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145 —
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 5 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 —
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 215 g 220 g
Launch price $1999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3065623 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
59/100 -169.9%
1135878 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 169.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

$1999

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (91/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (54/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (66/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.