Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 220g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
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 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (86/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (52/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.