Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2023 9:06 AM, updated: 2/22/2023 7:07 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	vs	14 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+209 grams (7.32 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)12% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP3% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP
+1/1.72" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.97" inches
+(front) 32MP61% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+5020 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (106GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)106% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.1 + SSDAdvantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 10	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
33W	vs	+120W3 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

395 PPI

6.67"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
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Model	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM)	黑鲨5 RS (Snapdragon 888+ Plus)
Country or region available	India, (Global, International)	China
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	3/25/2020	4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/2022
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.68 x 165.5 millimeters (3.02 x 6.52 in)	76.21 x 163.69 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	144Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	Joy UI 13
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 876300 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 + SSD
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	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	800/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 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	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.41.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/1.97" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5020 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/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: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black • 20:9 display (450 nits) • MIUI 11	• Colors: Black, Yellow • Physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (256GB/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