Realme 12 Pro
#812
Xiaomi Black Shark 4
#1079Category Breakdown
Realme 12 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 4
Performance
86.090.5
Camera
84.767.7
Display
90.795.2
Battery
33.730.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
81.586.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
68.763.4
Summary
- The Realme 12 Pro features a sleek design with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display supporting a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 offers a slightly smaller 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, whereas the Black Shark 4 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 870, providing enhanced gaming capabilities.
- The camera setup on the Realme includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, while the Black Shark 4 has a 48 MP main sensor without OIS, but offers more versatile video recording options.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Realme at 5000 mAh compared to the Black Shark's 4500 mAh, although the latter supports faster charging at 120W.
- Software-wise, the Realme runs Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, while the Black Shark 4 operates on Android 11 with Joy UI 12.5, and the latter includes a headphone jack, which is absent in the Realme.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 12 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 4
General
Release Date
2024, January 29
2021, March 23
Announced
2024, January 29
2021, March 23
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM), 950 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 710
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS32 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), 1/2.75", PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide)
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, 50% in 19 min
120W wired, 100% in 17 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm (6.36 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
163.8 x 76.4 x 9.9 mm (6.45 x 3.01 x 0.39 in)
Weight
190 g
210 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige
Mirror Black, Pale Grey, Black, Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 11, Joy UI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer