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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 7S
What Black Shark 5 does better (6) and where nubia RedMagic 7S wins (9) — every spec side by side.
vs
9.0Display8.4
7.8Camera7.7
6.8Battery6.6
8.7Features9.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Black Shark 5nubia RedMagic 7S
| Black Shark 5 | nubia RedMagic 7S | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 163.8 mm | 170.6 mm | −6.8 mm |
| Width | 76.3 mm | 78.3 mm | −2 mm |
| Thickness | 10 mm | 9.5 mm | +0.5 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 215 g | +3 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Black Shark 5 better than nubia RedMagic 7S?
- Peak brightness1,300 nits vs 700 nits+86%
- Battery capacity4,650 mAh vs 4,500 mAh+3%
- Selfie camera16 MP vs 8 MP2×
- Pixel density395 ppi vs 387 ppi+2%
- Charged in 30 min200% vs 176%+14%
- Screen-to-body ratio85.9% vs 83.6%+3%
Why is nubia RedMagic 7S better than Black Shark 5?
- Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
- RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 165 Hz+15%
- Max video4K vs 8K
- 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · Black Shark 5: Yes
- Process7 nm vs 4 nm+75%
- USB version2 vs 3+50%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- Thickness10 mm vs 9.5 mm+5%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 218 g | 215 g |
| Thickness | 10 mm | 9.5 mm |
| Height | 163.8 mm | 170.6 mm |
| Width | 76.3 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Frame | — | Aluminium |
| Back | — | Glass |
| Colours | Black, White, Gray | Black, Gray |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7″ | 6.8″ |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| OLED panel | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Resolution (height) | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 700 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 85.9% | 83.6% |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.19 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 730 |
| 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/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Main sensor size | — | 1/1.97" |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Ultra-wide camera | Yes | Yes |
| Telephoto camera | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 8K |
| 4K video frame rate | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 8 MP |
| 4K selfie video | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 4,650 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 120 W | 120 W |
| Charged in 30 min | 200% | 176% |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.0 |
| USB version | 2 | 3 |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Features | ||
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side | Under display |
| Barometer | Yes | — |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | — | RedMagic OS 5.5 |
