Side-by-side technical data
Blackview Shark 8 vs Realme 12X 5G (China)
Comparison between Blackview Shark 8 and Realme 12X 5G (China): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Blackview and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Blackview Shark 8, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Shark 8 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview Shark 8, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,460 px
- against 1,604 px
Realme 12X 5G (China), if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 950 nits
- against 500 nits
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 198.3 g
- Resistance Features
- IP54
- against IP53
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Shark 8 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 420,000 Best value | 415,854 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 729 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,979 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | 2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Shark 8 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Grey | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 168.5 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 198.3 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP54 Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 126 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Shark 8 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 52 h 24 min | — |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | Shark 8 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 950 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.72″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Mohs Level 7, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Shark 8 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Shark 8 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Shark 8 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Shark 8 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40 | 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 650 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Shark 8 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value |
