Xiaomi Black Shark 4
#1079
ZTE nubia Play
#1806Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Black Shark 4
ZTE nubia Play
Performance
90.583.6
Camera
67.764.6
Display
95.290.8
Battery
30.636.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
86.479.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.454.7
Summary
- The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1300 nits and HDR10+ support, while the ZTE nubia Play has a slightly smaller 6.65-inch AMOLED display without HDR capabilities.
- In terms of performance, the Black Shark 4 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, offering superior processing power compared to the Snapdragon 765G in the nubia Play.
- Both devices have a 48 MP main camera, but the Black Shark 4 includes additional features like a higher resolution selfie camera at 20 MP, while the nubia Play has a 12 MP front camera.
- The Black Shark 4 has a 4500 mAh battery with 120W fast charging, whereas the nubia Play has a larger 5100 mAh battery with 30W charging.
- Software-wise, the Black Shark 4 runs on Android 11 with Joy UI 12.5, while the nubia Play operates on Android 10 with nubia UI 8.0, which may offer a less updated experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 4
ZTE nubia Play
General
Release Date
2021, March 23
2020, April 21
Announced
2021, March 23
2020, April 21
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.65"
Type
Super AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 144Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.8µm
12 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Ion 5100 mAh
Charging Details
120W wired, 100% in 17 min
30W wired
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)
171.7 x 78.5 x 9.1 mm (6.76 x 3.09 x 0.36 in)
Weight
210 g
210 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mirror Black, Pale Grey, Black, Blue, Silver
Black, White, Blue
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Joy UI 12.5
Android 10, nubia UI 8.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass