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 Black Shark 5 RS leads — 59/100 vs 56/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3012
- Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 220g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 3 points higher (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (90/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3012 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 38.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (90/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 3 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 59/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
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 active users.