Side-by-side technical data
Black Shark 5 vs Honor 50 Pro
Comparison between Black Shark 5 and Honor 50 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Black Shark and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Black Shark 5 | 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Black Shark Black Shark 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,650 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 813,300
- against 572,179
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- against 100 W
Honor 50 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR5
- Display Pixel Density
- 439 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 220 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 813,300 Best value | 572,179 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 870 | 1,017 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,317 Best value | 2,841 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A77 at 3.20 GHz, 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A78 core at 2.4 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.9 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Grey | White, Red, Green, Black, Silver, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 163.5 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 187 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 90.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy | Glass |
Battery
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,650 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W Best value | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
Display
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.72″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,236 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,676 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 439 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz Best value | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 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 B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, ANT+ |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps Best value | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RNA-AN00 |
