Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 59/100 vs 58/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 1 points higher (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 10.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro 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 ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.