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Meizu 18s vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro

What 18s does better (11) and where Black Shark 4 Pro wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Meizu 18s
Meizu · 202118s
8.3Score
11 advantages≈ $530
vs
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Xiaomi · 2021Black Shark 4 Pro
8.6Score
8 advantages≈ $540
Higher score
7.8Display8.5
9.4Camera8.0
3.8Battery6.6
9.0Features8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

18sBlack Shark 4 Pro
69.2 × 152.48.276.4 × 163.89.9
18sBlack Shark 4 ProDifference
Height152.4 mm163.8 mm−11.4 mm
Width69.2 mm76.4 mm−7.2 mm
Thickness8.2 mm9.9 mm−1.7 mm
Weight162 g220 g−58 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 18s better than Black Shark 4 Pro?

  1. Optical stabilisationYes · Black Shark 4 Pro: No
  2. Telephoto cameraYes · Black Shark 4 Pro: No
  3. Pixel density563 ppi vs 395 ppi+43%
  4. Weight162 g vs 220 g+36%
  5. CPU frequency3 GHz vs 2.84 GHz+6%
  6. Rear cameras3 vs 2+50%
  7. Resolution (width)1,440 px vs 1,080 px+33%
  8. Thickness8.2 mm vs 9.9 mm+21%
  9. Main camera aperturef/1.6 vs f/1.8+12%
  10. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
  11. Screen-to-body ratio88.9% vs 85.8%+4%

Why is Black Shark 4 Pro better than 18s?

  1. Wired charging36 W vs 120 W3.3×
  2. Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  3. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh+12%
  4. RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
  5. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 144 Hz+20%
  6. Charged in 30 min73% vs 300%4.1×
  7. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · 18s: Yes
  8. Screen size6.2″ vs 6.7″+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Meizu 18sMeizu 18s≈ $5308.3
Design
Weight162 g220 g
Thickness8.2 mm9.9 mm
Height152.4 mm163.8 mm
Width69.2 mm76.4 mm
ColoursLight Blue, White, Aurora, Pink/VioletShadow Black, Misty Grey, Cosmos Black, Dark Blue, Silver
Display
Screen size6.2″6.7″
PanelSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,440 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)3,200 px2,400 px
Pixel density563 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,300 nits
Screen-to-body ratio88.9%85.8%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5GQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process5 nm5 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUAdreno 660Adreno 660
Memory
RAM12 GB16 GB
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.73"1/1.97"
Rear cameras32
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesNo
Optical zoom3×—
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera20 MP20 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging36 W120 W
Charged in 30 min73%300%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicSide
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (China only)
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceFlyme 9.2—
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