Xiaomi 17 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,294,871); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4650 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 220g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 175.7% 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 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (84/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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.