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Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

What Black Shark 4 Pro does better (3) and where Black Shark 5 Pro wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Xiaomi · 2021Black Shark 4 Pro
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $540
vs
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2022Black Shark 5 Pro
8.8Score
6 advantages≈ $780
Higher score
8.5Display8.7
8.0Camera9.1
6.6Battery6.8
8.7Features8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Black Shark 4 ProBlack Shark 5 Pro
76.4 × 163.89.976.5 × 163.99.5
Black Shark 4 ProBlack Shark 5 ProDifference
Height163.8 mm163.9 mm−0.1 mm
Width76.4 mm76.5 mm−0.1 mm
Thickness9.9 mm9.5 mm+0.4 mm
Weight220 g220 g=

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

Why is Black Shark 4 Pro better than Black Shark 5 Pro?

  1. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · Black Shark 5 Pro: No
  2. Charged in 30 min300% vs 200%+50%
  3. Selfie camera20 MP vs 16 MP+25%

Why is Black Shark 5 Pro better than Black Shark 4 Pro?

  1. Main camera64 MP vs 108 MP+69%
  2. Telephoto cameraNo · Black Shark 4 Pro: Yes
  3. Battery capacity4,500 mAh vs 4,650 mAh+3%
  4. CPU frequency2.84 GHz vs 3 GHz+6%
  5. Process5 nm vs 4 nm+25%
  6. Thickness9.9 mm vs 9.5 mm+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight220 g220 g
Thickness9.9 mm9.5 mm
Height163.8 mm163.9 mm
Width76.4 mm76.5 mm
ColoursShadow Black, Misty Grey, Cosmos Black, Dark Blue, SilverBlack, White
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelSuper AMOLEDOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits—
Measured brightness—682 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.8%85.7%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5GQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process5 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.84 GHz3 GHz
GPUAdreno 660Adreno 730
AnTuTu score—876,704
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—3,665
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP108 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.97"1/1.52"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera20 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh4,650 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging120 W120 W
Charged in 30 min300%200%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Video output—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
Loudspeaker loudness—-24 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (China only)Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (China only)
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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