Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (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 TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 59/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably lighter (220g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Performance 90
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 46

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

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

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 220g vs 309g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (32/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 10 points higher (69/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 TriFold Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 2926532 1135878
Geekbench Single 3013 1500
Geekbench Multi 9287 3537
Display 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2160x1584 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 5 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB 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 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 309 g 220 g
Launch price $2899 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

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

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

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

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

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

Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
2926532 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
59/100 -157.6%
1135878 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 157.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

$2899

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (90/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).

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

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