Side-by-side technical data
Black Shark 4S vs Blackview Shark 8
Comparison between Black Shark 4S and Blackview Shark 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Black Shark and Blackview.
The verdict
Your pick: Black Shark 4S, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | 4S | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Black Shark 4S, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 810,900
- against 420,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Blackview Shark 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 198.3 g
- against 210 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 4S | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 810,900 Best value | 420,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 729 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,979 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A77 at 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 4S | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue | Blue, Gold, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 168.5 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 198.3 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 84.6 % |
| Body Materials | Metal Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 126 |
Battery
| Specification | 4S | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 52 h 24 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 800 |
Display
| Specification | 4S | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 396 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Mohs Level 7, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 4S | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 4S | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 4S | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 13 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 13 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 4S | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 650 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 4S | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR |
