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Black Shark

Black Shark 5 RS 12 GB / 256 GB / China

Name: Black Shark 5 RS 12 GB / 256 GB / China
Brand: Black Shark
SKU: neoteo-device-35878

6.4 NeoScore #1324 of 6247

12 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched March 2022

Overview

NeoScore

6.4

#1324 of 6247

Design & display: 7.6
Performance & hardware: 7.3
Camera: 5.0
Connectivity: 7.2
Battery & charging: 5.5

Strengths

Its 144 Hz display has one of the highest refresh rates among phones of its time.
Its 1,300-nit peak brightness is higher than that of most phone displays of its time.
Its 256 GB of storage exceeds that of most phones of its time.

Weak points

At 220 g and 9.9 mm thick, it is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
Its 4,500 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones of its time.
It has no Google Services.

Display: 6.67″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px144 Hz
Design: 220 g76.2 mm163.7 mm9.9 mm
Performance: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB
AnTuTu: 857,000Better than 98% of phones
Battery: 4,500 mAh120 W
Cameras: 64 Mpx13 Mpx · f/2.45 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 16 Mpx · f/2
Network: 5G
Software: Android 12

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Editorial report

Black Shark 5 RS 12 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet

The Black Shark 5 RS suits buyers looking for a gaming-focused phone: it pairs gaming buttons with a 144 Hz AMOLED display, one of the highest refresh rates among phones of its time. Its 1,300-nit peak brightness is also higher than that of most phone displays from the same period. The trade-off is a 220 g body measuring 9.9 mm thick, heavier and thicker than most of its contemporaries.

Performance and hardware are better than those of most phones launched around the same time. The Snapdragon 888+ is paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, more storage than most phones of its time; the range also includes a 12 GB RAM / 256 GB configuration. Connectivity is among the best of its time, with 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, and dual SIM.

Its 120 W charging power is among the highest of the period, but the 4,500 mAh battery has less capacity than most. The camera is typical overall: its 64 MP resolution exceeds that of most phones of its time, though it has no optical image stabilization. This configuration also has no Google Services.

With a NeoScore of 6.4, the Black Shark 5 RS is an appealing choice for anyone prioritizing a fast display, gaming features, and connectivity while accepting a heavy body, lower battery capacity, and no Google Services.

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.

6.42 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / China

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, Touchscreen: 5.5
Weight 220 g: 4.0
Usable Surface 85 %: 8.0
Body Thickness 9.9 mm: 5.1

Performance & hardware

7.3

AnTuTu Score 857,000: 4.9
RAM Capacity 12 GB: 9.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1: 7.5
Processor Process Size 5 nm: 7.8
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB: 7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.84 GHz: 7.4
RAM Type LPDDR5: 8.0

Camera

5.0

Sensor Size 1/1.97″: 5.1
Optical Image Stabilization No: 2.0
Resolution 64 Mpx: 8.0
Camera Features Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, Manual White Balance, ISO Settings, Manual ISO, Exposure Compensation, Manual Exposure, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, Night Mode, Digital Image Stabilization, Continuous Shooting, 4K Video, HDR10 Recording: 8.0

Connectivity

7.2

Connectivity Features Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack: 3.0
Cellular Bands 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 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 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19: 10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E: 8.5
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

5.5

Battery Capacity 4,500 mAh: 7.4
Fast Charge Power 120 W: 9.5
Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable: 0.0

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Design & display: 7.6
Performance & hardware: 7.3
Camera: 5
Connectivity: 7.2
Battery & charging: 5.46

NeoScore rank: #1324 / 6247

Black Shark

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
Processor Process Size: 5 nm
Graphics GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 660
Storage Type: UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock: 2.84 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 256 GB
AnTuTu Score: 857,000
CPU Description: 1x Cortex X1 at 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex A78 at 2.42 GHz + 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: v9

Design

Body Colors: Black, Lime
Body Thickness: 9.9 mm
Body Width: 76.2 mm
Body Height: 163.7 mm
Weight: 220 g
Usable Surface: 85 %
Body Materials: Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No

Battery

Battery Capacity: 4,500 mAh
Battery Type: Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power: 120 W
Battery Features: Non-Removable, Fast Charging, 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, Touchscreen
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: No

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, 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 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19
Cellular Technologies: 5G
Wi-Fi Standards: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
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, 3.5 mm Audio Jack
Max. download speed: 7,500 Mbps
Max. upload speed: 3,000 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features: Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC

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Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Features: Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model: Samsung GW3
Resolution: 64 Mpx
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Sensor Size: 1/1.97″
Pixel Size: 0.7 µm

Sensor

Sensor Features: Back-Illuminated 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

Optical Image Stabilization: No

Flash

Flash Type: LED
Flash LED Count: 1 LED

Features

Camera Features: Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, Manual White Balance, ISO Settings, Manual ISO, Exposure Compensation, Manual Exposure, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, Night Mode, Digital Image Stabilization, Continuous Shooting, 4K Video, HDR10 Recording