Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs ZTE Blade V70

Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) and the ZTE Blade V70 (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V70 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP.

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the ZTE Blade V70 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 38
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs the ZTE Blade V70, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 36/100). 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 Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V70: The ZTE Blade V70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS ZTE Blade V70
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 5W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm 8.2×None×None mm
Weight 220 g
Price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
ZTE Blade V70
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
38
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V70
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
ZTE Blade V70
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS or the ZTE Blade V70?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the ZTE Blade V70 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE Blade V70?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Blade V70 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS or the ZTE Blade V70?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS over the ZTE Blade V70?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V70 is a better fit for everyday use.