Xiaomi 18 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 220g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4888150 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1120x2436 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 330.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (87/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 RS is a better fit for active users.