Side-by-side technical data
Black Shark 5 Pro vs Blackview Shark 8
Comparison between Black Shark 5 Pro 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 5 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | 5 Pro | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.0 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Black Shark 5 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,057,100
- against 420,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 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
Blackview Shark 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,650 mAh
- Weight
- 198.3 g
- against 220 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 9.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 5 Pro | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,057,100 Best value | 420,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 729 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,979 |
| CPU Description | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 | 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 | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 5 Pro | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Blue, Gold, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 168.5 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 198.3 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 84.6 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 126 |
Battery
| Specification | 5 Pro | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,650 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | 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 | 5 Pro | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 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, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Mohs Level 7, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 5 Pro | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 5 Pro | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 5 Pro | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 5 Pro | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 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 B7, 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, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 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 | 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 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 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, 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 | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 650 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 5 Pro | Shark 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR |
