The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is the successor to the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro, as well as the Black Shark 4’s more luxurious brother. It succeeds with a more competent processor, faster-charging mechanism, enhanced gaming ergonomics, and more, all wrapped up in a new chassis that looks like a conventional design.
Design and Display
The design of the Xiaomi black shark 4 pro is identical to that of the vanilla shark 4. Both smartphones have a fresh appearance that makes them appear to be gaming smartphones at first glance.
Looking at the previous generation’s Black Shark 3, we can see that there are no gaming cues, leaving us with a more subtle appearance.
Examining the back reveals the most significant difference. The absence of sections and the strong color accents, as seen on shark 3, may be observed here. We have a smooth surface with the shark logo and branding. A color option with a prominent X design and the shark emblem in the middle is also available.
Upfront, there’s a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a punch-hole camera in the top left corner. As shown on the vanilla Black shark 4 pros, this display has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a density of about 395 PPI, and a 144Hz refresh rate.
Ergonomics
Black Shark 4 Pro has shoulder buttons that can be mapped to game controls, allowing for more screen real estate. Xiaomi announced that the shoulder buttons have been upgraded with a magnetic power lift technology that makes them more haptic. We also have a pressure-sensitive display in addition to the shoulder buttons.
In addition to the shoulder buttons, the Black Shark 2 has a pressure-sensitive display, which I really loved. You can remap the controls of a mobile game to fit your style using the shoulder buttons and a screen like this.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro Key Specs and Features
- 6.67 inches Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 Pixels, 20:9 Aspect Ratio (~395 PPI)
- Android 11, Joy UI 12.5
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm)
- 8GB RAM / 12GB / 16GB RAM
- 256GB / 512GB Built-in Storage
- 64MP + 8MP + 5MP Triple Rear Camera
- 20MP Front Camera
- 5G Support
- Physical Pop-up Gaming Triggers
- Fingerprint Scanner (side-mounted)
- Fast Charging (120W Capacity)
- 4500 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, Joy UI 12.5
- Processor: Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) (Octa-core 1×2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 680)
- GPU: Adreno 660
- Memory: 8GB / 12GB / 16GB RAM
- Colors: Black, Dark Blue, Silver
- Dimension: 163.8 x 76.4 x 9.9 mm
- Weight: 220 g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.67 inches Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2400 Pixels, ~395 PPI, HDR10+, 144Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits (peak)
- Screen Protection: –
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 64MP (Primary) f/1.8 + 8MP (Ultrawide) f/2.2, 120˚ FOV + 5MP (Macro) f/2.4
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps
- Front Camera: 20MP Camera, f/2.0, HDR, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 256GB / 512GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 2G CDMA 1X: 800 & TD-SCDMA
- 3G WCDMA: 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
- 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G: 1, 3, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: –
- Push Emails: –
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: –
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side-Mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: –
- Video Editor: –
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: non-removable 4500mAh Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes (120W Capacity)
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