Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm 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 leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,010,069); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (40/100 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 226g
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (97/100 vs 61/100). 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 (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 263.1% 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (97/100 vs 61/100).
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 (93/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (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?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
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 is a better fit for active users.