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Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Realme 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB) 16Points
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4035
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) Compare Realme 5 Pro X
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Pro (128GB/4GB)} 16 Advantages Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB) vs Black Shark (128GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4%
Thinner
vs9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+409 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+6.3"5%
Larger screen
vs5.99"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP88%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP
+1/2" inches45%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.9" inches
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4035 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+20W11%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 20MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

29 Common items in both devices
128GB (110GB available)
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
ModelRealme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Black Shark (128GB)
Other model namesOppo Realme 5 Pro RMX1971, RMX1973 (128GB+4GB RAM)Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 8GB RAM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
ChinaHong KongTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandRealmeXiaomi
Release date9/1/2019, Announced: 8/20/20194/13/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)74.2 x 157 millimeters (2.92 x 6.18 in)75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)
Weight184 grams (6.44 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.3" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~76% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3+Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ]550nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceRealme UI 2.0 (Global)
ColorOS 11 (China)
feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 182765 (v7)
Geekbench: 6106 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (110GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4035 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging
VOOC 3.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Crystal Green, Crystal Blue
• VOOC 3.0 charger: 50% in 30min
• Colors: Black, Gray
• 97% DCI-P3 coverage
• Gaming Controller Dock

☢️ Radiation rate

Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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