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Meizu 18 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
What 18 does better (10) and where Black Shark 4 Pro wins (8) — every spec side by side.
vs
7.8Display8.5
9.4Camera8.0
3.8Battery6.6
9.0Features8.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
18Black Shark 4 Pro
| 18 | Black Shark 4 Pro | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 152.4 mm | 163.8 mm | −11.4 mm |
| Width | 69.2 mm | 76.4 mm | −7.2 mm |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 9.9 mm | −1.7 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 220 g | −58 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is 18 better than Black Shark 4 Pro?
- Optical stabilisationYes · Black Shark 4 Pro: No
- Telephoto cameraYes · Black Shark 4 Pro: No
- Pixel density563 ppi vs 395 ppi+43%
- Weight162 g vs 220 g+36%
- Rear cameras3 vs 2+50%
- Resolution (width)1,440 px vs 1,080 px+33%
- Thickness8.2 mm vs 9.9 mm+21%
- Main camera aperturef/1.6 vs f/1.8+12%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- Screen-to-body ratio88.9% vs 85.8%+4%
Why is Black Shark 4 Pro better than 18?
- Wired charging36 W vs 120 W3.3×
- Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh+12%
- RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- Refresh rate120 Hz vs 144 Hz+20%
- Charged in 30 min80% vs 300%3.8×
- 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · 18: Yes
- Screen size6.2″ vs 6.7″+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 162 g | 220 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 9.9 mm |
| Height | 152.4 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Width | 69.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Colours | Light Blue, White, Aurora | Shadow Black, Misty Grey, Cosmos Black, Dark Blue, Silver |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.2″ | 6.7″ |
| Panel | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| OLED panel | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 1,440 px | 1,080 px |
| Resolution (height) | 3,200 px | 2,400 px |
| Pixel density | 563 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 88.9% | 85.8% |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 660 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Main camera aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Main sensor size | 1/1.73" | 1/1.97" |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 2 |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | No |
| Ultra-wide camera | Yes | Yes |
| Telephoto camera | Yes | No |
| Optical zoom | 3× | — |
| Max video | 4K | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| 4K selfie video | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 36 W | 120 W |
| Charged in 30 min | 80% | 300% |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| USB version | — | 2 |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Features | ||
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | Under display, ultrasonic | Side |
| Barometer | — | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (China only) |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | Flyme 9 | — |
