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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB) vs NGM Forward Active

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

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Compare NGM Forward Active X Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB) 25Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.7"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)} 25 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB) vs Forward Active} 5 Advantages NGM Forward Active
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)155%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR57 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+256GB (218GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+395 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs258 PPI
+6.67"17%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 13MP + 5MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps94 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4650 mAh45%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3200 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
220 grams (7.7 ounces)vs+184 grams (6.44 ounces)20%
Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)20%
Thinner
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
 
ModelBlack Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)Forward Active
Other model names黑鲨5 PRO, SHARK KTUS-H0NGM Forward Active Dual Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiNGM
Release date4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/202211/1/2013
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.53 x 163.86 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)81 x 163.5 millimeters (3.19 x 6.44 in)
Weight220 grams (7.7 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.67" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI258 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh rate144Hzfeature not registered
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
System versionAndroid 12Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceJoy UI 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6589WT
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)PowerVR SXG544
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1036072 (v9)
Geekbench: 3665 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 82fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
RAM memory8GB LPDDR51GB
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1 + NVMe-SSD
16GB (11GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
108 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.4120°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4AF
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.52" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4650 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, watts120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers
• Colors: Black, White
• Smart gestures
• Asphalt 6 Game (full)
• Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
• WiFi display
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)NGM Forward Active
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.831W/kg (body)
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