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 — 57/100 vs 34/100 (a 23-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 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably lighter (220g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 23 points (57/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 52
Design 0
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 TriFold better?
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 220g vs 309g

  • Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 23 points higher (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (67/100 vs 0/100). 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 TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active 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 TriFold Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 2926532
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
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
Price $2899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
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 TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • 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 TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (67/100 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 TriFold is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (25/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

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

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 23 points (57/100 vs 34/100).

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 57/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

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 (49/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).

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 active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.