Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
#1083
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
#1030Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Performance
90.290.6
Camera
67.967.7
Display
95.293.1
Battery
30.631.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
86.382.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
63.364.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro features a Super AMOLED display with HDR10+ support, while the Black Shark 5 has a standard AMOLED display without HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Black Shark 4 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 870 in the Black Shark 5.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the Black Shark 5 includes a 13 MP ultrawide sensor, whereas the Black Shark 4 Pro has an 8 MP ultrawide.
- The Black Shark 5 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 4650 mAh compared to the 4500 mAh in the Black Shark 4 Pro, but both support 120W fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Black Shark 4 Pro runs on Android 11 with Joy UI 12.5, while the Black Shark 5 is equipped with Android 12 and Joy UI 13, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
General
Release Date
2021, March 23
2022, March 30
Announced
2021, March 23
2022, March 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 144Hz, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 660
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 0.8µm
16 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps; HDR10+
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 4650 mAh
Charging Details
120W wired, 50% in 5 min, 100% in 15 min
120W wired, 100% in 15 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.8 x 76.4 x 9.9 mm (6.45 x 3.01 x 0.39 in)
163.8 x 76.3 x 10 mm (6.45 x 3.00 x 0.39 in)
Weight
220 g
218 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Shadow Black, Misty Grey, Cosmos Black, Dark Blue, Silver
Black, White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / 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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2 (China), 5.0 (Global), A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
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, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Joy UI 12.5
Android 12, Joy UI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (China only)
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer