Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 62/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Better portability (32/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 23 points higher (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3030376 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10200 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 134.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (80/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 23 points (85/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra 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 Pro is a better fit for active users.