Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

The Xiaomi 17 (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 leads — 87/100 vs 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,294,871); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 220g).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
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 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4650 mAh
  • Lighter: 191g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 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 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (63/100 vs 32/100).

Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3248535 1294871
Geekbench Single 3566 1662
Geekbench Multi 10162 4188
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2656x1200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 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 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / HyperOS 3 Android 12, Joy UI 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm
Weight 191 g 220 g
Launch price $709 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17

  • 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

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • 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

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

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

Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100
3248535 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100 -150.9%
1294871 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 150.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17

$709

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (81/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (87/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (63/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 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.