Xiaomi 11i vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 59/100 vs 54/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 750,481); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Xiaomi 11i is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 11i
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 220g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 11i vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 5 points higher (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 11i | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads Xiaomi 11i by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11i or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the Xiaomi 11i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11i and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 11i has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 11i or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 11i over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.