Side-by-side technical data
Black Shark 4S vs Black Shark 5
Comparison between Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Black Shark.
The verdict
Your pick: Black Shark Black Shark 5, ahead on Camera.
| Category | 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Black Shark 4S, if you care about…
- Weight
- 210 g
- against 220 g
Black Shark Black Shark 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,650 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 810,900 | 813,300 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 870 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,317 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A77 at 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | 1x Cortex-A77 at 3.20 GHz, 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue | Black, White, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 9.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 210 g Best value | 220 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Metal | Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,650 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W | 120 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz | 720 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Compass | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 12 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 12 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers |
