Black Shark 5 vs Xiaomi 12T: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Black Shark 5 vs Xiaomi 12T. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Black Shark 5Black Shark 5Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Technical data sheets

Basics
Black Shark 5
Black Shark 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi 12T
Xiaomi 12T
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.2Design & Materials 7.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.6Performance & Hardware 7.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.9Camera 7.6Camera
Connectivity score 7.8 Connectivity 8.5 Connectivity
Battery score 6.3 Battery 7.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
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4 reviews
9.0
30 reviews

Technical specifications of the Black Shark 5 vs Xiaomi 12T

Specs Black Shark 5 price comparison Black Shark 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		Xiaomi 12T prices Xiaomi 12T
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.67" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ QHD
Usable surface 85% useful 86% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.3 mm
163.8 mm
9.9 mm 		75.9 mm
163.1 mm
8.6 mm
Weight 220 g 202 g
Micro SnapD. 870
Octa-Core 		Dimensity 8100
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 813.300
v10 		835.913
v10
Battery 4650 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
GW3
2 3 		1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
HM6
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.24
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Black Shark Xiaomi
Aliases -- 小米12T, 22071212AG

Release Date
Release date March 2022,
2 years ago 		October 2022,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Black Shark 5
Xiaomi 12T
Black Shark 5
Xiaomi 12T
Size
76.3 mm • 163.8 mm • 9.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.9 mm • 163.1 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 220 g 202 g
Usable surface 85 % 86 %
Materials Polycarbonate, Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Gray
Black

Silver

Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 6.67" 6.67"
Type AMOLED • Samsung E4 AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		QHD
1220 x 2712 px
Density 395 Pixels per inch 446 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 720 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • MEMC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1920 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Max brightness HBM - 900 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 12 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.2
Is it comfortable?
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8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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8.7
Number of reviews
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30 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max
CPU 1x Cortex-A77 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A78 2.85 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 Mali-G610 MC6

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
813.300
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 86% of devices
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835.913
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 87% 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, on the side Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Geomagnetic
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • RGB

Audio

Audio
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons Yes No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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9.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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9.5
Number of reviews
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30 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 108 Mpx
Sensor Samsung GW3 Samsung HM6
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.79 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-9 (3x3)
Sensor size 1/1.97" 1/1.67"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV13B10
Samsung S5K4H7
Type
PureCel
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.06"
1/4"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC02M1
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
1/5"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Gimbal
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Under display camera
  • 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
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV16A1Q Sony IMX596
Type PureCel CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.24
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/2"
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
115
Mobile
120
Photo
127
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
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7.9
Quality of selfies
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8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.7
Number of reviews
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30 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28a (700)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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
  • 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 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • AAC

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

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.

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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
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.0
Quality of the GPS
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8.8
And the WiFi?
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9.3
Number of reviews
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30 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4650 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
120.0W 		Yes,
120.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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30 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • JoyUI 13 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • MIUI 14 (Android 14)
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 90%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 58%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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30 reviews
Prices
From $ 518 --
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