Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads — 35/100 vs 34/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 220g).
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 166g vs 220g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Xiaomi Civi 1S scores 1 points higher (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 166 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (49/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (92/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.