Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Black Shark 4 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Black Shark 4 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ROG Phone 5Asus ROG Phone 5Global · 8GB · 128GB · VC
Black Shark 4 ProBlack Shark 4 ProGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
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Basics
Asus ROG Phone 5
Asus ROG Phone 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB · VC
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Black Shark 4 Pro
Black Shark 4 Pro
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
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no Ki 		8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials 7.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.7Performance & Hardware 7.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.1Camera 7.1Camera
Connectivity score 8.3 Connectivity 7.9 Connectivity
Battery score 8.8 Battery 6.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
15 reviews
9.2
12 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Black Shark 4 Pro

Specs stores to buy Asus ROG Phone 5 Asus ROG Phone 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB · VC 		Black Shark 4 Pro prices Black Shark 4 Pro
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.78" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 82% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 77.3 mm
172.8 mm
10.3 mm 		76.3 mm
163.8 mm
9.9 mm
Weight 242 g 220 g
Micro SnapD. 888
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 888
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 883.000
v10 		869.700
v10
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX686 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
GW3
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 24 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Asus Black Shark
Aliases ZS673KS BlackShark 4, Kaiser

Release Date
Release date March 2021,
3 years ago 		March 2021,
3 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ROG Phone 5
Black Shark 4 Pro
Asus ROG Phone 5
Black Shark 4 Pro
Size
77.3 mm • 172.8 mm • 10.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.3 mm • 163.8 mm • 9.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 242 g 220 g
Usable surface 82 % 85 %
Materials Glass Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White
Black

Anthracite Black

Screen
Diagonal 6.78" 6.67"
Type AMOLED • Samsung AMOLED • Samsung E4
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2448 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 395 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 300 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • 1 ms response time
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 720 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • MEMC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.0
Is it comfortable?
8.8
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
9.3
Number of reviews
15 reviews
12 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 660 Adreno 660

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
883.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
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869.700
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 88% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Geomagnetic
  • Touch
  • Display Pressure
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 4 microphones
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons Yes Yes

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.6
9.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
9.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.4
9.9
Number of reviews
15 reviews
12 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX686 Exmor RS Samsung GW3
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.97"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX355
Type
--
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.5
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.8"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K5E9
Type
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 24 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K2X7 Samsung S5K3T2
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 0.90 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/3.4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.0
7.9
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
7.8
Quality of selfies
7.3
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.3
9.0
Number of reviews
15 reviews
12 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800 Japan)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11ad
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.331 W/Kg on head
1.561 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
9.4
Quality of the GPS
9.3
9.0
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.6
Number of reviews
15 reviews
12 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
65.0W 		Yes,
120.0W
Others
  • Bypass Charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 75%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
15 reviews
12 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 11
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • JoyUI 12.5 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 87%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 33%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 15%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
  • 25%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 25%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
15 reviews
12 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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