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Black Shark Shark 5 Pro (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£790RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP

Black Shark Shark 5 Pro (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

90%

7.3

Technical score

10%

7.7

User score

â–²Better than 69% of smartphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

25%

8.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.8

Camera

15%

7.2

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

8.2

Audio

3%

6.7

Design

â–²Better than 70%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 78%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Black Shark Shark 5 Pro (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

25%

8.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.8

Camera

15%

7.2

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

8.2

Audio

3%

6.7

Design

7.3
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Popularity:
Black Shark Shark 5 Pro (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 6.7 points, which is higher than 61.7% of smartphones.
6.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

7.0
Brand name
Black Shark
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor which is faster than processors in 81.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 75.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP which is higher than that of 95.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.75 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.75 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 78.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
52.9 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 52.9 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 82.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
2.1 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
395 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi which is higher than that of 41.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.9% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz which is higher than in 89.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,650 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,650 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 76.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 120 W which is faster than in 94.4% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
4
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 4 microphones, which is more than in 96.9% of smartphones and equal to the number in 3.1% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
163.9 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163.9 mm which is taller than 56% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Width
76.5 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.5 mm which is wider than 63% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.5 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.5 mm which is thicker than 85.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Weight
220 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 220 g which is heavier than 81.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
111,492 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 111,492 cm³ which is larger than 83% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Black Shark Shark 5 Pro (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 3.64x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (120 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    120 W vs 33 W
  • 65.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 3.14x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,796 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,796 vs 3,115
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 32x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (1,024 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 32 KB
  • 3x higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (720 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    720 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 3.14x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,796 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,796 vs 3,115
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 32x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (1,024 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 32 KB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 25% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.77x higher PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (12,165 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    12,165 vs 4,389
  • 2.5x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2.65x higher 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (10,154 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    10,154 vs 3,825
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 65% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (4,179 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    4,179 vs 2,533
  • 2.08x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (2,548 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    2,548 vs 1,226
  • 50% more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4,096 KB.
    6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2,750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • 65.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.75 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.75 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • 3x higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (720 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    720 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 300 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 3.64x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (120 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    120 W vs 33 W
  • 2 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (83 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    83 vs 99.5
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 7% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,650 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,650 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • 12.1% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (220 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    220 g vs 196.2 g
  • 3.04x more expensive
    Black Shark Shark 5 Pro (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£790 vs £260).
    £790 vs £260
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    Black Shark Shark 5 Pro (12GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.03 vs 7.3).
    7.03 vs 7.34
  • 3.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Black Shark Shark 5 Pro
    the average smartphone
    Black Shark Shark 5 Pro (12GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.72 vs 8).
    7.72 vs 8
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    2.1 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (83 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    83 vs 99.5
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 7% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,650 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,650 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 11.3% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (697 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    697 min vs 786 min
  • 12.1% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (220 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    220 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.2 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 0.5 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.5 mm vs 76 mm
  • 14% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (111,492 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    111,492 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Black Shark Shark 5 Pro (12GB + 256GB)

  • Excellent gaming performance due to the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.
  • Physical, magnetic pop-up shoulder triggers provide a satisfying and tactical advantage in games.
  • Mind-blowingly fast 120W wired charging, which can charge the phone from empty to full in around 15-20 minutes, with the charger included in the box.
  • Outstanding audio quality and volume from the dual stereo speakers, with top ratings from audio tests.
  • Smooth and vibrant 6.67-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate for a great viewing and gaming experience.
  • Main 108MP camera performs well in good lighting, capable of capturing detailed and decent photos for a gaming-focused device.
  • Understated and premium design (for a gaming phone) with subtle LED lighting, appealing to those who don't want a garish device.
  • JoyUI software is generally clean, with useful gaming modes and minimal bloatware.
  • Bypass charging feature helps manage heat and preserve battery health during extended plugged-in gaming sessions.
  • Responsive and consistent side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

What customers don't like about Black Shark Shark 5 Pro (12GB + 256GB)

  • Battery life is generally disappointing, draining quickly, especially during heavy gaming or with high refresh rates enabled.
  • Phone can get very hot during graphically intensive tasks or extended use, sometimes requiring an external cooler for optimal performance.
  • Lack of essential features found in mainstream flagships, such as a 3.5mm headphone jack, wireless charging, official IP rating for water resistance, or expandable storage via microSD.
  • Camera performance suffers in challenging conditions like low light or HDR scenes, and the ultra-wide and macro lenses are considered underwhelming 'placeholders'.
  • Software experience has some rough edges, including occasional software bugs, issues with Android Auto, and a lack of consistent, long-term software updates from the manufacturer.
  • Some users reported connectivity issues, such as spotty Bluetooth range.
  • The display is an OLED rather than the Super AMOLED of its predecessor, a minor downgrade in color and contrast.
  • Higher price point compared to its predecessor, losing some of its 'value-driven' appeal.

Verdict

The Black Shark 5 Pro is a high-performance gaming smartphone featuring a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage supplemented by NVMe SSD storage for enhanced read/write speeds. Key gaming features include a 6.67-inch 144Hz OLED display with a 720Hz touch sampling rate, physical magnetic pop-up shoulder triggers, and advanced "anti-gravity dual VC liquid cooling". The device boasts exceptional audio quality from its symmetrical stereo speakers and supports ultra-fast 120W charging, capable of a 100% charge in approximately 15 minutes. Photography is handled by a competent 108MP main camera system. However, the phone's battery life is mediocre and tends to drain quickly under heavy use, it gets notably warm during extended gaming sessions, and it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack and an official IP rating for water/dust resistance.

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