Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 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 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 224g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, 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 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (83/100 vs 57/100). 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 218 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
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 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
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (83/100 vs 57/100).
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?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
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 is a better fit for active users.