Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Black Shark 4
- Xiaomi Black Shark 4S
- Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Black Shark 4 | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro | |
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Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 76.35 mm 7.635 cm 0.25 ft 3.006 in | 76.35 mm 7.635 cm 0.25 ft 3.006 in | 76.35 mm 7.635 cm 0.25 ft 3.006 in |
| Height | 163.83 mm 16.383 cm 0.538 ft 6.45 in | 163.83 mm 16.383 cm 0.538 ft 6.45 in | 163.83 mm 16.383 cm 0.538 ft 6.45 in |
| Thickness | 9.9 mm 0.99 cm 0.032 ft 0.39 in | 9.9 mm 0.99 cm 0.032 ft 0.39 in | 9.9 mm 0.99 cm 0.032 ft 0.39 in |
| Weight | 220 g 0.49 lbs 7.76 oz | 220 g 0.49 lbs 7.76 oz | 220 g 0.49 lbs 7.76 oz |
| Volume | 123.83 cm³ 7.52 in³ | 123.83 cm³ 7.52 in³ | 123.83 cm³ 7.52 in³ |
| Colors | Illusion Black Mexican Sea Black Storm Blue Light Gray | Black White Gundam Edition | Black Mexican Sea Black Gray |
| Body materials | Aluminium alloy Glass | Aluminium alloy Glass | Aluminium alloy Glass |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 850 MHz (B6) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B9) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 850 MHz (B6) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B9) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 850 MHz (B6) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B9) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) |
| LTE | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В18) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В18) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В18) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) |
| 5G NR | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS ЕV-DО Rеv. А | UМТS GРRS ЕV-DО Rеv. А | UМТS GРRS LТЕ |
| 4x4 MIMO | 4x4 MIMO | 4x4 MIMO |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | Аndrоid 11 | Аndrоid 11 | Аndrоid 11 |
| User interface (UI) | JOYUI 12.5 (MIUI 12) | JOYUI 12.8 (MIUI 12) | JOYUI 12.5 (MIUI 12) |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 870 (SМ8250-АС) | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 870 (SМ8250-АС) | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 888+ (SМ8350-АС) |
| Process technology | 7 nm | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| CPU | 1х 3.2 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 3х 2.42 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 585) | 1х 3.2 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 3х 2.42 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 585) | 1х 2.99 GНz АRМ Соrtех-Х1, 3х 2.42 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А78, 4х 1.8GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 680) |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 1024 KB 1 MB | 1024 KB 1 MB | 1024 KB 1 MB |
| Level 3 cache memory (L3) | 4096 KB 4 MB | 4096 KB 4 MB | 4096 KB 4 MB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz | 2990 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| GPU frequency | 670 MHz | 670 MHz | 840 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB | 8 GB 12 GB | 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| RAM channels | Quad channel | Quad channel | Quad channel |
| RAM frequency | 2883 MHz | 2883 MHz | 3100 MHz |
| Sandwich liquid cooling system | Sandwich liquid cooling system | Sandwich liquid cooling system |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB | 128 GB 256 GB | 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB |
| eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.0 |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | E4 AMOLED | E4 AMOLED | E4 AMOLED |
| Diagonal size | 6.67 in 169.42 mm 16.94 cm | 6.67 in 169.42 mm 16.94 cm | 6.67 in 169.42 mm 16.94 cm |
| Width | 2.74 in 69.52 mm 6.95 cm | 2.86 in 72.53 mm 7.25 cm | 2.98 in 75.77 mm 7.58 cm |
| Height | 6.08 in 154.5 mm 15.45 cm | 6.03 in 153.11 mm 15.31 cm | 5.97 in 151.53 mm 15.15 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.222:1 | 2.111:1 | 2:1 2:1 (18:9) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 720 x 1520 pixels | 720 x 1440 pixels |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi 155 ppcm | 252 ppi 99 ppcm | 241 ppi 94 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 86.15 % | 89.06 % | 92.08 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| Display manufacturer - Samsung HDR10+ 144 Hz refresh rate 720 Hz touch sampling rate MEMC technology 111% DCI-P3 1300 cd/m² peak brightness 5000000:1 | Display manufacturer - Samsung HDR10+ 144 Hz refresh rate 720 Hz touch sampling rate MEMC technology 111% DCI-P3 1300 cd/m² peak brightness 5000000:1 | Display manufacturer - Samsung HDR10+ 144 Hz refresh rate 720 Hz touch sampling rate MEMC technology 111% DCI-P3 1300 cd/m² peak brightness 5000000:1 |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Pedometer Geomagnetic Fingerprint Hall | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Pedometer Geomagnetic Fingerprint Hall | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Pedometer Geomagnetic Fingerprint Hall |
| Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI | CMOS BSI | CMOS BSI |
| Sensor format | 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/1.94" |
| Pixel size | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm | 0.7 µm 0.000700 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.79 | f/1.79 | f/1.8 |
| Number of lenses | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flash type | LED | LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 8000 x 6000 pixels 48 MP | 8000 x 6000 pixels 48 MP | 9280 x 6920 pixels 64.22 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) | Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) | Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) |
Ultra-wide camera
Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.
| Pixel size | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Field of view | 120 ° | 120 ° | 120 ° |
| Number of lenses | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Image resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Macro camera
Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.
| Pixel size | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.4 | f/2.4 |
| Number of lenses | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Image resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Autofocus (2-10 cm) | Autofocus (2-10 cm) | Autofocus (2-10 cm) |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor type | - | - | CMOS BSI |
| Pixel size | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2.45 |
| Number of lenses | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Image resolution | 5568 x 3612 pixels 20.11 MP | 5568 x 3612 pixels 20.11 MP | 5440 x 3697 pixels 20.11 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| Front-firing stereo speakers Three microphones with active noise cancellation Independent Hi-Fi chip Hi-Res Audio DTS Ultra: X | Front-firing stereo speakers Three microphones with active noise cancellation Independent Hi-Fi chip Hi-Res Audio DTS Ultra: X | Front-firing stereo speakers Three microphones with active noise cancellation Independent Hi-Fi chip Hi-Res Audio DTS Ultra: X |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | No | No | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS | GРS А-GРS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ах) 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ах) 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ах) Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11аd |
| 2x2 MU-MIMO | 2x2 MU-MIMO | 2x2 MU-MIMO |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Features | A2DP LE | A2DP LE | A2DP LE |
| Global version - 5.0 | Global version - 5.0 | - |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC aptX Adaptive | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC aptX Adaptive | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC aptX Adaptive |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Charger output power | 20 V / 6 A | 20 V / 6 A | 20 V / 6 A |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
| Dual-cell battery | Dual-cell battery | Dual-cell battery |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | Magnetically power lift shoulder keys | Magnetically power lift shoulder keys | Magnetically power lift shoulder keys |
| Xiaomi Black Shark 4 | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro |
