Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro, Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is the most complete choice for gaming and photography: its 108 MP main camera, 1/1.52″ sensor and telephoto camera set it apart from the other two. The Black Shark 4 Pro is the balanced alternative, with a brighter display and clearly higher performance than the 3 Pro.
The Black Shark 3 Pro wins on display detail, offering 7.1″, 1,440 px horizontally and 484 ppi, versus 6.67″, 1,080 px and 395 ppi on the 4 Pro and 5 Pro. In return, the 4 Pro and 5 Pro reach 144 Hz while the 3 Pro stops at 90 Hz; the 4 Pro also reaches 1,300 nits versus 500 nits on the 3 Pro.
The 3 Pro has the larger battery at 5,000 mAh, but its 65 W charging trails the 120 W offered by the 4 Pro and 5 Pro. The 4 Pro outperforms the 3 Pro in Geekbench 6: 1,480 versus 1,176 single-core and 3,693 versus 3,359 multi-core. The 5 Pro adds Bluetooth 5.2 instead of Bluetooth 5.0 and a 108 MP main camera instead of 64 MP, plus a telephoto camera; its trade-off is a 4,650 mAh battery.
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
The Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro is the better buy for a large, sharp display and a 5,000 mAh battery.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is the better buy for photography and connectivity, thanks to its 108 MP main camera, telephoto camera and Bluetooth 5.2.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Black Shark 3 Pro | Black Shark 4 Pro | Black Shark 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.9 | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.2 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 5.5 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh · 4,650 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 484 ppi
- against 395 ppi · 395 ppi
- Display Diagonal
- 7.1″
- against 6.67″ · 6.67″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,080 px · 1,080 px
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 500 nits
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,480
- against 1,176
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,693
- against 3,359
- Max. download speed
- 7,500 Mbps
- against 2,000 Mbps
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0 · Bluetooth 5.0
- Body Thickness
- 9.5 mm
- against 10.1 mm · 9.9 mm
- OS Version
- 12
- against 10 · 11
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Black Shark 3 Pro | Black Shark 4 Pro | Black Shark 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz | 3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 596,454 | 857,941 | 1,007,133 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,176 | 1,480 Best value | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,359 | 3,693 Best value | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1×2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | — | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Black Shark 3 Pro | Black Shark 4 Pro | Black Shark 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey | Black, Grey, Blue, Silver | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 10.1 mm | 9.9 mm | 9.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 83.3 mm | 76.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 177.8 mm | 163.8 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 253 g | 220 g Best value | 220 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.6 % | 85.8 % Best value | 85.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — | — |
| Resistance Features | Physical Pop-Up Gaming Triggers | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Black Shark 3 Pro | Black Shark 4 Pro | Black Shark 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh | 4,650 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W | 120 W Best value | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 18 W | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Black Shark 3 Pro | Black Shark 4 Pro | Black Shark 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 1,300 nits Best value | — |
| Display Diagonal | 7.1″ Best value | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 484 ppi Best value | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz Best value | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 720 Hz | — |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | One Billion Colors, HDR10+ |
Sensors
| Specification | Black Shark 3 Pro | Black Shark 4 Pro | Black Shark 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Black Shark 3 Pro | Black Shark 4 Pro | Black Shark 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Black Shark 3 Pro | Black Shark 4 Pro | Black Shark 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 | 12 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Black Shark 3 Pro | Black Shark 4 Pro | Black Shark 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 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, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, LTE B28, 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 n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B26, LTE B28, 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 n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, NFC, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value | — |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value | — |
Audio
| Specification | Black Shark 3 Pro | Black Shark 4 Pro | Black Shark 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound |
Technical
| Specification | Black Shark 3 Pro | Black Shark 4 Pro | Black Shark 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SHARK MBU-A0, SHARK MBU-H0 | SHARK PAR-H0 | SHARK KTUS-H0 |
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