Side-by-side technical data
Black Shark BlackShark 3 Pro vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S
Comparison between Black Shark BlackShark 3 Pro and ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Black Shark and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | BlackShark 3 Pro | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Black Shark BlackShark 3 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 484 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 65 W
- against 55 W
- Display Diagonal
- 7.1″
- against 6.65″
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 500 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | BlackShark 3 Pro | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 743,500 | 557,056 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,117 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,274 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz, 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core: 1×2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | BlackShark 3 Pro | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Grey, Green | Silver, Pulse, Ice |
| Body Thickness | 10.1 mm | 9.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 83.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 177.8 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 253 g | 220 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83 % Best value | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Metal | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9.8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | BlackShark 3 Pro | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W Best value | 55 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 18 W | — |
Display
| Specification | BlackShark 3 Pro | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 7.1″ Best value | 6.65″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 484 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 100,000 :1 | 100,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10+, DCI-P3, MEMC, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Gorilla Glass, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, LED Notifications, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | BlackShark 3 Pro | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | BlackShark 3 Pro | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | BlackShark 3 Pro | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | BlackShark 3 Pro | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 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 n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, ANT+, aptX | A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | BlackShark 3 Pro | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, ANT+, aptX | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX |
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