Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 224g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $892 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 247.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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.