Black Shark 5 Pro

Released March 2022

Premium ($600-$800)
Black Shark 5 Pro

Summary


Pros

  • Amazing audio performance in all use cases
  • Impressive playback audio quality, even at maximum volume
  • Excellent timbre and wide stereo image
  • Excellent recording fidelity, even at high-SPL
  • Outstanding charging experience
  • Good display for gaming, with well-managed frame drops and accurate touch
  • Takes correct photos in non-challenging conditions, with an excellent macro feature

Cons

  • Few minor artifacts when pressing play or pause buttons
  • In recording, slight resonances in bass frequencies
  • Weak autonomy overall
  • Unstable brightness and color management in HDR10 videos
  • Lack of screen brightness and details under sunlight
  • Poor video-taking capabilities

Scores


101
camera
38th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
101
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163

Sub-scores

Photo i
105
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Bokeh i
55
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Preview i
61
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Zoom i
66
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Video i
104
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Specifications


163.9 x 76.5 x 9.5mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

No water protection
No IP rating

Protection

Wired only

Charging

256/512 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide, spec.Tele Macro

Main camera
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