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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek) X Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB) 06Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

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17Points Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 5 X
6.73"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)

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!

Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB) vs 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)} 17 Advantages Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+144Hz20%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs120Hz
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 2MP16%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+120W79%
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.
vs67W
3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5vs+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)vs+256GB (218GB available)116%
More internal storage for applications and files
218 grams (7.63 ounces)vs+201 grams (7.04 ounces)8%
Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)22%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
395 PPIvs+521 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.67"vs+6.73"1%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 32MP101%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4650 mAhvs+5160 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
5.2 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

33 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
ModelBlack Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
Other model names黑鲨5, Black Shark 5Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity edition 天玑版
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/20227/13/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.25 x 163.83 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in)74.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.44 in)
Weight218 grams (7.63 ounces)201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI521 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate144Hz120Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceJoy UI 13MIUI 13

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Plus (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)ARM Mali-G710 MC10
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 723333 (v9)AnTuTu: 953591 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR512GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-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 / Upload2000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.4120°
2MP macro f/2.4
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.28" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
1080p@120fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot 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

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4650 mAh5160 mAh
Charger, watts120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, White, Gray
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers
• Colors: Black, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
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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