Category Breakdown
Realme 14 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 4
Performance
90.290.5
Camera
96.067.7
Display
93.495.2
Battery
37.730.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
81.586.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.263.4
Summary
- The Realme 14 Pro features a lightweight build at 179g with a 6.77-inch OLED display offering a peak brightness of 4500 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a heavier design at 210g with a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display that supports HDR10+ and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, whereas the Black Shark utilizes the Snapdragon 870, providing robust gaming capabilities.
- The Realme's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, while the Black Shark has a 48 MP main sensor without OIS but offers additional ultrawide and macro lenses.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Realme at 6000mAh compared to the Black Shark's 4500mAh, though the latter supports much faster 120W charging.
- Software-wise, the Realme runs Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0, while the Black Shark operates on Android 11 with Joy UI 12.5, indicating a more updated software experience for the Realme.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 14 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 4
General
Release Date
2025, January 16
2021, March 23
Announced
2025, January 16
2021, March 23
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.77"
6.67"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1400 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 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
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
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), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
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), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 50% in 36 min
120W wired, 100% in 17 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.8 x 74.9 x 7.6 mm or 7.8 mm
163.8 x 76.4 x 9.9 mm (6.45 x 3.01 x 0.39 in)
Weight
179 g
210 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl White, Jaipur Pink, Suede Grey
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
5.4, 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
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 15, Realme UI 6.0
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

