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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) vs Huawei Mate X

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

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Compare Huawei Mate X X Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) 16Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
8"
OLED

2200x2480

40
MP
8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/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!

Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)} 16 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) vs Mate X} 8 Advantages Huawei Mate X
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.26GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+218 grams (7.63 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs295 grams (10.33 ounces)
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)10%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 2MP23%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP + 0.3MP
+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps43%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps
+4650 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
+120W118%
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.
vs55W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
256GB (218GB available)vs+512GB (494GB available)127%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2400 pixelsvs+2200x2480 pixels110%
Higher resolution screen
395 PPIvs+414 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.67"vs+8"20%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

28 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
 
ModelBlack Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Mate X
Other model names้ป‘้ฒจ5, Black Shark 5Huawei Mate X 5G foldable TAH-AN00
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiHuawei
Release date4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/20225/1/2019
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)76.25 x 163.83 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in)146.2 x 161.3 millimeters (5.76 x 6.35 in)
Weight218 grams (7.63 ounces)295 grams (10.33 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.67" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)2200x2480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI414 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate144Hz60Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
System versionAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceJoy UI 13feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPUOcta-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 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 723333 (v9)feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
512GB (494GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1400/200 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, 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/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.4120ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
(quad camera)
40 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm
8MP telephoto f/2.452mmOIS
0.3MP TOF Time-of-Flight
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.7" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4650 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
55W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gray
โ€ข Physical pop-up gaming triggers
โ€ข Colors: Interstellar Blue
โ€ข Cover display: 6.6" AMOLED 1148x2480 (19.5:9)
โ€ข EMUI 9.1
โ€ข Leica optics (camera)
โ€ข Huawei SuperCharge (85% in 30min)

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate X
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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