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).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Pro

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 86

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 57
Portability 32
Value for money —

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).

Xiaomi 17 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.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.

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
81
camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

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

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3569354 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100 -175.7%
1294871 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 175.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Pro

$825

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

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.