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Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro

6.5 NeoScore #1228 of 6247

Launched October 2021

Overview

NeoScore

6.5

#1228 of 6247

Design & display
7.2
Performance & hardware
8.6
Camera
5.2
Connectivity
6.8
Battery & charging
5.5

Strengths

  • Its 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage are among the highest figures of their time.
  • Its 144 Hz display has one of the highest refresh rates of its time.
  • Its 1300 nits peak brightness is higher than that of most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • At 220 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
  • Its 9.9 mm thickness is greater than that of most phones of its time.
Display
6.67″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px144 Hz
Design
220 g76.2 mm163.7 mm9.9 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+Octa-Core16 GB RAM512 GB
Battery
4,500 mAh120 W
Cameras
64 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 20 Mpx · f/2.5
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Editorial report

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro technical sheet

The Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro suits buyers looking for a performance-focused phone with a fast display; the trade-off is a body heavier and thicker than that of most phones of its time. Overall, its specifications place it better than most phones launched around the same time.

Its 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage are among the highest capacities of their time, leaving substantial room for apps and files. The processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+. The 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display pairs a 144 Hz refresh rate, among the highest of its time, with 1300 nits peak brightness, higher than on most phones from that period. The 64 MP camera resolution is also higher than that of most phones of its time, and an 8 MP ultrawide camera is included.

The phone weighs 220 g and is 9.9 mm thick, making it heavier and thicker than most phones of its time. Its battery has a capacity of 4500 mAh, while 120 W fast charging is among the highest charging powers of its time. Wireless charging is not available. Overall, the Black Shark 4S Pro is for buyers who prioritize substantial hardware, a 144 Hz display and fast charging. Its NeoScore is 6.6, and its overall standing is better than most phones launched around the same time.

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.

6.54 /10

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Black Shark 4S Pro

Design & display

7.2

Display Technology Super 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 HDR10+, Touchscreen, 144Hz
2.0
Weight 220 g
4.0
Usable Surface 86.1 %
8.3
Body Thickness 9.9 mm
5.1

Performance & hardware

8.6

RAM Capacity 16 GB
10.0
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 5 nm
7.8
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
9.0
Maximum CPU Clock 3.2 GHz
8.7
RAM Type DDR5
9.0

Camera

5.2

Sensor Size 1/1.97″
5.1
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 64 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus
0.0

Connectivity

6.8

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C
2.5
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, 5G NR n79
10.0
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)
7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

5.5

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

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Design & display
7.24
Performance & hardware
8.64
Camera
5.15
Connectivity
6.83
Battery & charging
5.46
NeoScore rank
#1228 / 6247

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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
3.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
870
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
3,317
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 1x 3.0 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x 2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
Expandable Storage
No

Design

Body Colors
Black, White
Body Thickness
9.9 mm
Body Width
76.2 mm
Body Height
163.7 mm
Weight
220 g
Usable Surface
86.1 %
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,500 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
120 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
Super 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
Display Contrast Ratio
60,000 :1
Display Features
HDR10+, Touchscreen, 144Hz
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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, 5G NR n79
Cellular Technologies
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 Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
7,500 Mbps
Max. upload speed
3,000 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE

Black Shark 4S Pro

Camera system

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

1

64 MP main camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.97″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 1080p at 960 fps, HDR10+
Sensor
Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.97″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 1080p at 960 fps, HDR10+
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
960 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus
2

8 MP ultrawide camera

Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

20 MP front camera

Resolution
20 Mpx
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.5
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
20 Mpx
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.5
Features
Camera Features
HDR

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