Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 18/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 220g).
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 220g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 16 points higher (34/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | ZTE Axon 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (49/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (81/100 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 ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 18/100.
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.