Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Realme 14 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2025 2:19 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:21 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 5 X Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) Compare Realme 14 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
+256GB (222GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+196 grams (6.86 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)25% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+6000 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4650 mAh
+IP68/IP69 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)	vs	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
120Hz	vs	+144Hz20% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(back) 50MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 2MP58% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
45W	vs	+120W167% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

38 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

395 PPI

6.67"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+31 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Other model names	Realme 14 5G Free Fire RE608EL1	黑鲨5, Black Shark 5
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Realme	Xiaomi
Release date	3/27/2025	4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/2022
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.65 x 163.15 millimeters (2.98 x 6.42 in)	76.25 x 163.83 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68/IP69 certified: water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, waterproof against high-pressure water jets, and dust protection.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	144Hz
Display features	2000nits[peak] Touch Sampling Rate: 180Hz	1300nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	Realme UI 6.0	Joy UI 13
⚙️ Processor
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (SM6650) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 810 (895MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 760396 (v10)	AnTuTu: 723333 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	50 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4120° 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	4650 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Titanium, Pink	• Colors: Black, White, Gray • Physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Realme 14 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate