Side-by-side technical data
Black Shark 5 vs Realme Q5 Pro
Comparison between Black Shark 5 and Realme Q5 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Black Shark and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Black Shark Black Shark 5, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Black Shark 5 | Q5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Black Shark Black Shark 5, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- against 80 W
- Body Materials
- Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy
- against Polycarbonate
Realme Q5 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,650 mAh
- Weight
- 194.5 g
- against 220 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.7 mm
- against 9.9 mm
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 1,000 Hz
- against 720 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | Q5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 813,300 | 814,100 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 870 | 870 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,317 | 3,317 |
| 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 processor with one 3.2 GHz core, three 2.42 GHz cores, and four 1.80 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | Q5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Grey | Black, White, Yellow, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 194.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 85.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | Q5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,650 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W Best value | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | Q5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.62″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 398 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz | 1,000 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | Q5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | Q5 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 | Q5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | Q5 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 B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 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 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 n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 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 |
| 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 | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| 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 Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | Q5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | Q5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX3372 |
