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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+
Comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro and ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Black Shark 5 Pro | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.9 | 8.9 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Weight
- 220 g
- against 230 g
ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,650 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Black Shark 5 Pro | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1,000 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,007,133 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510. | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, and 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Black Shark 5 Pro | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Transparent |
| Body Thickness | 9.5 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 163.9 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 220 g Best value | 230 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.7 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, Aviation Aluminum Middle Frame |
Battery
| Specification | Black Shark 5 Pro | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,650 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W | 165 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Black Shark 5 Pro | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,116 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,480 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | One Billion Colors, HDR10+ | One Billion Colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Black Shark 5 Pro | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Black Shark 5 Pro | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Black Shark 5 Pro | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Black Shark 5 Pro | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Black Shark 5 Pro | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Black Shark 5 Pro | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SHARK KTUS-H0 | — |
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