Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra (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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 59/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,119,714).
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Better portability (32/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3030376 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10200 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 170.6% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
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 RS is a better fit for active users.