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Overview
NeoScore
6.7
#1112 of 6247
- Design & display
- 7.0
- Performance & hardware
- 7.7
- Camera
- 6.2
- Connectivity
- 6.8
- Battery & charging
- 5.7
Strengths
- Its 144 Hz display has one of the highest refresh rates among phones of its time.
- Its 1300 nits of peak brightness are higher than those of most phones of its time.
- Its hardware is among the most powerful of its time, with Snapdragon 870 and 12 GB RAM.
Weak points
- At 218 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
- At 10 mm thick, it is thicker than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.67″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px144 Hz
- Design
- 218 g76.3 mm163.8 mm10 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 870Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB
- Battery
- 4,650 mAh120 W
- Cameras
- 64 Mpx · f/1.813 Mpx · f/2.42 Mpxselfie 16 Mpx
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 12
Editorial report
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 technical sheet
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 suits people looking for a phone for gaming and media, with a fast display at the center of the experience. Its Snapdragon 870 fits that focus, but at 218 g and 10 mm thick, it is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
The 6.67-inch AMOLED display runs at 144 Hz, among the highest refresh rates of its time. Peak brightness of 1300 nits is also higher than on most phones launched around the same time. The display has a resolution of 1080 × 2400 px and density of 395 ppi. This configuration includes 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, both higher capacities than most phones of its time. Storage is not expandable.
The 64 MP camera offers higher resolution than most cameras of its time, and the phone also has a 13 MP ultrawide camera. Its 120 W fast charging is among the most powerful of its time. The battery capacity is 4650 mAh, a typical figure for phones launched around then. Overall, the Black Shark 5 is better than most phones launched around the same time. Its NeoScore is 6.7, making it a strong fit for people who prioritize a fast display and powerful hardware and are comfortable with a heavier, thicker body.
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NeoScore
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Black Shark 5
Design & display
7.0
- Display Technology 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 AMOLED
- 0.0
- Weight 218 g
- 4.2
- Usable Surface 85.9 %
- 8.3
- Body Thickness 10 mm
- 5.0
Performance & hardware
7.7
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 7 nm
- 6.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 3.2 GHz
- 8.7
Camera
6.2
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Resolution 64 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features HDR, Panorama
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.8
- Connectivity Features 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 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
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- 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
5.7
- Battery Capacity 4,650 mAh
- 7.9
- Fast Charge Power 120 W
- 9.5
- Battery Features Fast Charging
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 7.03
- Performance & hardware
- 7.74
- Camera
- 6.22
- Connectivity
- 6.83
- Battery & charging
- 5.7
- NeoScore rank
- #1112 / 6247
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
- Processor Process Size
- 7 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 650
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- CPU Description
- 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
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- Expandable Storage
- No
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Grey
- Body Thickness
- 10 mm
- Body Width
- 76.3 mm
- Body Height
- 163.8 mm
- Weight
- 218 g
- Usable Surface
- 85.9 %
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,650 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Po
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- 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 Features
- AMOLED
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer
Software
- Operating System
- Android 12
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
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 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, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- 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
- NFC, USB Type-C
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Technical
- Model numbers
- SHARK PAR-A0
Black Shark 5
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- 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
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 960 fps
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Flash Type
- LED
Sensor
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
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
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 960 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR, Panorama
Rear Ultrawide Camera
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear Macro Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Front Camera
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Camera Features
- HDR
Sensor
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
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