Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Black Shark 4S vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 4S and Xiaomi Black Shark 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Black Shark 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Black Shark 4S, if you care about…
- Weight
- 210 g
- against 218 g
Xiaomi Black Shark 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,650 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Black Shark 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 870 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,317 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 and 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585 cores. | Octa-core processor with 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585, and 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
Design
| Specification | Black Shark 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm Best value | 10 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 210 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.1 % Best value | 85.9 % |
| Resistance Features | Physical Pop-Up Gaming Triggers | — |
Battery
| Specification | Black Shark 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,650 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W | 120 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Black Shark 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 60,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Touchscreen, 144Hz | AMOLED |
Sensors
| Specification | Black Shark 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Black Shark 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Black Shark 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Black Shark 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual 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 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 | 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 B8, 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 n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Black Shark 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | Black Shark 4S | Black Shark 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SHARK PAR-A0 |
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