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| Global Score | |
| 88.3 | 82.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| Android 11 | Android 11, 10 |
| 2021-05-06 | 2020-08-20 |
| 6.45 x 3.01 x 0.41 inches | 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.41 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| Mirror Black and Pale Grey | Just black |
| Metal and Plastic | Plastic and Plastic |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 499.00 | $ 349.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| -- | OLED |
| 393 pixels per inch | 444 pixels per inch |
| 1300 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SM8250-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3200 MHz) processor | Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 650 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 9.81 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 11.99 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 5.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is a bit better than Google Pixel 4a, with a general score of 88.3 against 82.9. Even though Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is better than Google Pixel 4a, it must be told that it's also extremely heavier and thicker. Both of these phones use the same Android 11 OS, so you shouldn't see any differences regarding operating system features.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 counts with just a bit better looking display than Google Pixel 4a, because although it has a just a little less pixels per inch of display, it also counts with a larger screen and a slightly better resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Google Pixel 4a features as much storage capacity to install games and applications as the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 one, they have the same 128 GB internal storage capacity.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features a bit superior processor than Google Pixel 4a, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also has a larger amount of RAM memory. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features a way better camera than Google Pixel 4a, because although it has a smaller aperture which is not good for low light photography and videos, and they both have the same video quality, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also counts with higher video frame rates, a much larger sensor providing a much better image quality and a much more mega-pixels back camera.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 counts with a much longer battery lifetime than Google Pixel 4a, because it has a 43 percent larger battery size.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 costs a lot more money than the Google Pixel 4a, but you can get a better phone for that few extra dollars.
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