Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (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 Fold8 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 34/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 9.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 51
Design 31
Value for money 0
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 37 points higher (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 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 everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 60W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 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 8.5 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 215 g 220 g
Price $2199
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
51
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (64/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (64/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.