Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.9mm).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

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

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 211g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 59/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Vivo X500 scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 32/100).

Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9600M Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 3930719 1135878
Geekbench Single 3302 1500
Geekbench Multi 10240 3537
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2750 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 5 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 211 g 220 g
Launch price $820 —

Camera comparison

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

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

Display comparison

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

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

Battery and charging

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

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

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X500 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100
3930719 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
59/100 -246.1%
1135878 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 246.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X500

$820

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (96/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (87/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (84/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.