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).

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.