Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) vs Huawei P30 (L04)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs Huawei P30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2023 8:03 AM, updated: 1/25/2023 9:57 AM

Compare Huawei P30 X Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Huawei P30 (L04) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3650
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!

17 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	vs	11 Advantages Huawei P30 (L04)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+6.67"9% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 2MP24% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps43% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4650 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3650 mAh
+120W4 times 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.	vs	22.5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)32% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)32% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
395 PPI	vs	+422 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
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Model	Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	P30 (L04)
Other model names	黑鲨5, Black Shark 5	Huawei P30 ELE-L04 (128GB + 6GB) Single-sim, Huawei Elle
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA, Mexico
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/2022	3/26/2019
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.25 x 163.83 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in)	71.36 x 149.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.87 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	422 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	144Hz	60Hz
Display features	1300nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
System version	Android 12	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 10
User Interface	Joy UI 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPU	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)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 723333 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	1400/200 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4120° 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mmPDAF/LaserAF 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4"3x-optical-zoomPDAF/LaserAFOIS
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (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	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4650 mAh	3650 mAh
Charger, watts	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	22.5W (5V/4.5A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White, Gray • Physical pop-up gaming triggers	• Colors: Black, White, Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal • EMUI 9.1 • 19.5:9 ratio display • DCI-P3, HDR10 display • Leica optics on camera • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Dolby Atmos sound • Huawei Pay • Vapor chamber cooling system on processor
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)	Huawei P30 (L04)
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