Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) 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 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,294,871); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

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

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4650 mAh

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 220g vs 226g

  • Overall rating 62/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3600724 1294871
Geekbench Single 3639 1662
Geekbench Multi 11047 4188
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4650 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 166 —
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 5 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Joy UI 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm
Weight 226 g 220 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

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

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

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

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

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

Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3600724 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100 -178.1%
1294871 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 178.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (97/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (93/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (80/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 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 Pro is a better fit for active users.