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| Global Score | |
| 89 | 88.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2020-10-15 | 2021-05-06 |
| 5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches | 6.45 x 3.01 x 0.41 inches |
| 5.33 ounces | 7.41 ounces |
| Just black and Sorta sage | Mirror Black and Pale Grey |
| Aluminum and Aluminum | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 548.00 | $ 499.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | -- |
| 430 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| -- | 1300 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SM8250-AC chipset |
| Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3200 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 620 GPU | Adreno 650 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.81 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 11.99 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4080mAh Battery | 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Pixel 5 has a general score of 89, which is a little bit better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 4's 88.3 overall score. Google Pixel 5's construction is way thinner and lighter than the Xiaomi Black Shark 4, even when both were released only 7 months apart. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 counts with a much better display than Google Pixel 5, because although it has a little lower pixel density, it also counts with a little larger display and a slightly higher 1080 x 2400px resolution.
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a bit better processing unit than Google Pixel 5. Both of them have a Octa-Core processing unit and the same RAM memory amount. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 counts with a superior camera than Google Pixel 5, because although it has a tinier aperture, and they both have the same video frame rates and the same (4K) video quality, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also counts with a camera in the back with a much higher resolution and a much bigger back camera sensor capturing way higher quality pictures and videos.
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4's memory capacity to install applications and games is very similar to Google Pixel 5's one, both have the same 128 GB internal memory. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features a bit better battery performance than Google Pixel 5, because it has a 10 percent bigger battery size.
Although Google Pixel 5 is a better device, it costs a bit more than the Xiaomi Black Shark 4, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Xiaomi Black Shark 4. If you want to save some dollars, you can get Xiaomi Black Shark 4, giving up a couple features, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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