THE Xiaomi revealed, on Tuesday (23), the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 it’s the Black Shark 4 Pro. Aimed at the gamer audience, the new cell phones stand out for their battery with support for 120 watts recharge, capable of completing the charge in 15 minutes. Smartphones also have an advanced technical file with up to 16 GB of RAM and a 144 Hz screen.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (Image: Disclosure / Xiaomi)
Overall, the two phones are almost the same. Both have a 6.67-inch screen with Full HD + resolution and a refresh rate of 144 Hz, the same frequency found on the Lenovo Legion Duel. But the 720 Hz touch response time of the launches is greater than the 240 Hz of the Lenovo smartphone.
The differences between smartphones start with the photographic set. While the Black Shark 4 has a 48 megapixel main camera, the Pro model features a 64 megapixel sensor. But the other cameras in the cluster are the same in both cases: 8 MP (ultrawide) and 5 MP (macro). The front camera of both has a resolution of 20 MP.
The disparities remain in the technical file. The “simplest” edition features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage inside. The Black Shark 4 Pro, on the other hand, brings the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of space.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has 120 watts recharge (Image: Disclosure / Xiaomi)
Back to similarities, the duo has the same 4,500 mAh battery. The highlight is the recharge of 120 watts: according to the manufacturer, it is possible to restore all the power of the phones in up to 15 minutes. The time stamp even surpasses the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, which also supports chargers with the same power.
Xiaomi phones still have a cooling system and pressure sensitive buttons to enhance the gaming experience. The specifications are complete with the headphone jack, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6 and NFC. Smartphones come out of the box with Android 11 from the factory.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (Image: Disclosure / Xiaomi)
Pricing and availability
Black Shark 4 is the pair’s “simplest” option and, consequently, the most affordable. In China, the cell phone has four editions in catalog. Check out the suggested prices:
- 6 GB + 128 GB: 2,499 yuan (about R $ 2,110 in direct conversion);
- 8 GB + 128 GB: 2,699 yuan (about R $ 2,280 in direct conversion);
- 12 GB + 128 GB: 2,999 yuan (about R $ 2,530 in direct conversion);
- 12 GB + 256 GB: 3,299 yuan (about R $ 2,790 in direct conversion).
The Black Shark 4 Pro can be found in three options in the Asian country. The model that combines 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage costs 3,999 yuan (R $ 3,380) while the version with 12 GB + 256 GB costs 4,499 yuan (R $ 3,805). The third alternative, with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of space, costs 5,299 yuan (R $ 4,480).
There is no forecast for the launch of cell phones in Brazil.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro – technical sheet
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 |
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro |
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Screen |
6.67-inch AMOLED with Full HD + resolution (2400 x 1080 pixels), 144 Hz refresh rate and 720 Hz touch sample rate |
6.67-inch AMOLED with Full HD + resolution (2400 x 1080 pixels), 144 Hz refresh rate and 720 Hz touch sample rate |
Processor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
RAM |
6 GB, 8 GB and 12 GB |
8 GB, 12 GB and 16 GB |
Storage |
128 GB and 256 GB |
256 GB and 512 GB |
Back camera |
– main: 48 megapixels (f / 1.8) – ultrawide: 8 megapixels – macro: 5 megapixels |
– main: 64 megapixel (f / 1.8) – ultrawide: 8 megapixels – macro: 5 megapixels |
Frontal camera |
20 megapixel (f / 2.0) |
20 megapixel (f / 2.0 |
Drums |
4,500 mAh, 120 watt recharge |
4,500 mAh, 120 watt recharge |
Operational system |
Android 11 |
Android 11 |
Connectivity |
USB-C port, dedicated headphone jack (3.5mm), 5G, 4G, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6 and NFC |
USB-C port, dedicated headphone jack (3.5mm), 5G, 4G, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6 and NFC |
Most |
fingerprint reader on the side and pressure sensitive buttons |
fingerprint reader on the side and pressure sensitive buttons |
Dimensions (mm) |
163.83 x 76.35 x 9.9 mm |
163.83 x 76.35 x 9.9 mm |
Weight |
220 grams |
220 grams |
With information: GSMArena and XDA-Developers