Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 29/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Design by just 5 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 V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

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

Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 5 points higher (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 27/100). 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (43/100 vs 27/100). 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 V80 Design 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 V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 900x1940
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 5W
Main camera 64 MP 50 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 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×9.9 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 V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • 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 V80 Design
  • 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (43/100 vs 27/100).

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 V80 Design 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 V80 Design?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Design by just 5 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 V80 Design?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.