Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,010,069); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4650 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 3520 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 417.6% 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 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (85/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (75/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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.