Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 22/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 220g).
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
ZTE V40 Pro
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 220g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 12 points higher (34/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (62/100 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 V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (62/100 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 V40 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.