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12 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched March 2022
Overview
NeoScore
6.8
#1013 of 6247
- Design & display
- 7.8
- Performance & hardware
- 7.5
- Camera
- 6.2
- Connectivity
- 7.1
- Battery & charging
- 5.7
Strengths
- Its 144 Hz display refresh rate is among the highest of its time.
- Peak brightness of 1,300 nits is higher than on most phones of its time.
- Its AnTuTu score of 1,057,100 is among the highest of its time.
Weak points
- At 220 g and 9.9 mm thick, it is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
- The 108 MP camera has no optical image stabilization.
- Display
- 6.67″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px144 Hz
- Design
- 220 g76.4 mm163.8 mm9.9 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Octa-Core16 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
- AnTuTu
- 1,057,100Better than 94% of phones
- Battery
- 4,650 mAh120 W
- Cameras
- 108 Mpx · f/1.813 Mpx · f/2.45 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 16 Mpx · f/2
- Network
- 5G
- Software
- Android 12
Editorial report
Black Shark 5 Pro 12 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
The Black Shark 5 Pro suits buyers looking for a gaming-focused phone, with gaming buttons and a 144 Hz display. This version pairs 8 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage; the phone is also sold in configurations up to 16 GB / 512 GB.
Its 6.67″ AMOLED display reaches 1,300 nits peak brightness, higher than on most phones of its time. The 144 Hz refresh rate is among the highest of its time. Overall, the display and performance are better than those of most phones launched around the same time. The processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and the RAM is LPDDR5. Its AnTuTu score of 1,057,100 is among the highest of its time.
The 108 MP camera resolution is among the highest of its time, and its sensor is larger than most. The camera setup also includes a 13 MP ultrawide and a 5 MP macro camera. The main camera has no optical image stabilization. At 220 g and 9.9 mm thick, the phone is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
The 4,650 mAh battery capacity is typical of its time, while 120 W charging is among the most powerful. The camera and connectivity also compare better than those of most phones launched around the same time. Overall, the Black Shark 5 Pro is better than most phones launched around the same time: NeoScore 6.7. It is a fit for buyers who prioritize gaming features.
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.
Prices in United States
Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
7.8
- 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, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display
- 7.0
- Weight 220 g
- 4.0
- Usable Surface 85 %
- 8.0
- Body Thickness 9.9 mm
- 5.1
Performance & hardware
7.5
- AnTuTu Score 1,057,100
- 5.2
- RAM Capacity 16 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 4 nm
- 8.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 3 GHz
- 8.1
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
Camera
6.2
- Sensor Size 1/1.52″
- 7.2
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 108 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Gimbal, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Laser Autofocus, Under-Display Camera, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, Manual White Balance, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, HDR10 Recording, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse
- 8.0
Connectivity
7.1
- 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 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
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
- 7.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC
- 10.0
- 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
- 7.77
- Performance & hardware
- 7.54
- Camera
- 6.15
- Connectivity
- 7.05
- Battery & charging
- 5.7
- NeoScore rank
- #1013 / 6247
Black Shark
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- Processor Process Size
- 4 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 730
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 3 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,057,100
- CPU Description
- 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White
- Body Thickness
- 9.9 mm
- Body Width
- 76.4 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, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, 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 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
- Cellular Technologies
- 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 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
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC
- 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
- 10,000 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 3,000 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
5 Pro
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
108 MP main camera
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KHM2
- Resolution
- 108 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.52″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KHM2
- Resolution
- 108 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.52″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 9 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 60 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 960 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- 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, Under-Display Camera, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, Manual White Balance, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, HDR10 Recording, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse
13 MP 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
5 MP macro camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K5E9
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/5″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K5E9
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/5″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
16 MP selfie camera
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV16A1Q
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Aperture
- f/2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV16A1Q
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Camera system
- DxOMark Score
- 101 points
Review
- DxOMark Score
- 101 points
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15Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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