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Black Shark
12 GB / 256 GB / Global · Launched March 2022
Overview
NeoScore
6.5
#1256 of 6247
- Design & display
- 7.6
- Performance & hardware
- 7.0
- Camera
- 5.5
- Connectivity
- 7.0
- Battery & charging
- 5.7
Strengths
- Its 144 Hz display is among the best of its time, and peak brightness of 1300 nits is better than most.
- Its AnTuTu score of 813,300 puts its performance ahead of most phones of its time.
- The 64 MP resolution and f/1.79 aperture are better than those of most phones of its time on these specifications.
Weak points
- At 220 g and 9.9 mm thick, it is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.67″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px144 Hz
- Design
- 220 g76.3 mm163.8 mm9.9 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 870Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 813,300Better than 83% of phones
- Battery
- 4,650 mAh120 W
- Cameras
- 64 Mpx · f/1.7913 Mpx · f/2.42 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 16 Mpx · f/2
- Network
- 5G
- Software
- Android 12
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Editorial report
Black Shark 5 12 GB / 256 GB / Global technical sheet
The Black Shark 5 suits buyers looking for a gaming-focused phone with a fast display and powerful charging. Its main trade-off is a heavier, thicker body than most phones of its time: it weighs 220 g and measures 9.9 mm thick, details worth considering for everyday carry.
The 6.67-inch AMOLED display runs at 144 Hz, among the best refresh rates of its time, and its peak brightness of 1300 nits is better than most. The Snapdragon 870 and AnTuTu result of 813,300 put its performance ahead of most phones launched around the same time. This version pairs 8 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage; the Black Shark 5 is also sold in configurations up to 12 GB / 256 GB.
Its 64 MP camera resolution and f/1.79 aperture are better than those of most phones of its time on those specifications, although the camera overall is typical. The battery is also typical at 4650 mAh, while 120 W fast charging is among the best. Connectivity is better than most, with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC. With a NeoScore of 6.4, it is a strong fit for buyers who prioritize the display, performance and fast charging and can accept a bulky phone.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
6.51
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / Global
Design & display
7.6
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
- 9.5
- Display Pixel Density 395 ppi
- 8.3
- Peak Display Brightness 1,300 nits
- 8.8
- Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display
- 5.5
- Weight 220 g
- 4.0
- Usable Surface 85 %
- 8.0
- Body Thickness 9.9 mm
- 5.1
Performance & hardware
7.0
- AnTuTu Score 813,300
- 4.1
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 7 nm
- 6.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 3.2 GHz
- 8.7
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
Camera
5.5
- Sensor Size 1/1.97″
- 5.1
- Aperture f/1.79
- 8.1
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 64 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Gimbal, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse
- 8.0
Connectivity
7.0
- Connectivity Features Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C
- 3.0
- 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
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
- 7.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.7
- Battery Capacity 4,650 mAh
- 7.9
- Fast Charge Power 120 W
- 9.5
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 7.6
- Performance & hardware
- 6.98
- Camera
- 5.54
- Connectivity
- 7
- Battery & charging
- 5.7
- NeoScore rank
- #1256 / 6247
Black Shark
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
- Processor Process Size
- 7 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 650
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 813,300
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 870
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 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
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Grey
- Body Thickness
- 9.9 mm
- Body Width
- 76.3 mm
- Body Height
- 163.8 mm
- Weight
- 220 g
- Usable Surface
- 85 %
- Body Materials
- Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,650 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 720 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
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass
Software
- Operating System
- Android 12
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- 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
- Cellular Technologies
- 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, 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
- Max. download speed
- 7,500 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 3,000 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
Black Shark 5
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung GW3
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.97″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Video Recording
- 4K at 60 fps
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung GW3
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.97″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 60 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 960 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.79
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Gimbal, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse
Rear ultrawide camera
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV13B10
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV13B10
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear macro camera
- Sensor Model
- GalaxyCore GC02M1
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/5″
- Pixel Size
- 1.75 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- GalaxyCore GC02M1
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/5″
- Pixel Size
- 1.75 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front camera
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV16A1Q
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV16A1Q
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Product gallery
14Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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