The mobile gaming smartphone market welcomes a new entry, the Black Shark 5 series. This series consists of two devices, a Pro module and a base model. Both devices in this series use Qualcomm Snapdragon processors in addition to game optimization features to make games run smoothly.
Unlike regular devices, the new Black Shark gaming smartphones come with a unique design. For a better gaming experience, these devices are fully equipped with adaptive game triggers for more game controls. Well, the competition in the gaming smartphone industry isn’t as intense as in other smartphone markets.
ASUS, a leader in the gaming smartphone field face a lot of difficulty in selling gaming smartphones. Can Black Shark break the lock with their new gaming smartphone series? Let’s take a look at the specifications of these devices to learn more about these devices.
Black Shark 5 Pro, specifications, and features
What gives a gaming phone its prowess and bragging rights? If it were just the processor on board, then every flagship will be a gaming smartphone. The ability of gaming smartphones goes beyond just the processor, a lot of under-the-hood adjustments come to bear.
With the Black Shark Pro, gamers can expect a smooth gaming experience free from excessive heating of the device. This is a result of the dual VC liquid cooling system present in this device. It also comes with bypass charging which helps save the battery health when gaming on charge. This charging technology powers only the phone’s display and components without affecting the battery to prevent overheating and any damage to the battery.
The 5 Pro packs one of the fastest refresh rates and touch sampling available on any device in the market. Already, this device holds the top spot in the DxOMark audio ranking, giving it the best smartphone audio experience.
- Screen: 6.7-inch HDR OLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate and 720Hz touch sampling rate.
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
- Storage: 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB fast storage variants.
- Main Camera: Triple setup with a 108MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP telephoto camera.
- Front Camera: 16MP front-facing camera.
- Battery: 4650mAh battery with 120W fast charge.
- Operating System: JoyUI 13, running on Android 12.
- Biometrics: Power button fingerprint sensor.
This new Black Shark Pro device breaks the norm with gaming smartphones. It comes with a 108MP main camera sensor, which makes the device not only a gaming smartphone but also a mobile photography companion. This device promises a smooth, lag-free experience while playing your best games.
Black Shark 5, specifications and features
The base model of the new Black Shark gaming series offers fairly good specifications in comparison with the Pro model. A less powerful processor and fewer megapixels on the main camera at a cheaper price. Asides from these changes the two devices are quite similar and offer the same features (Dual VC liquid cooling system, adaptive game triggers, etc).
- Screen: 6.7-inch HDR OLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate and 720Hz touch sampling rate.
- Processor: Snapdragon 870 5G.
- Storage: 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB fast storage variants.
- Main Camera: Triple setup with a 64MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP telephoto camera.
- Front Camera: 16MP front-facing camera.
- Battery: 4650mAh battery with 120W fast charge.
- Operating System: JoyUI 13, running on Android 12.
- Biometrics: Power button fingerprint sensor.
One very fancy feature present on the Pro and base model of the Black Shark 5 series is a customizable lightening effect. This feature is common with gaming smartphones such as the ASUS ROG Phone. Here certain areas of the back panel light up as you play. Black Shark calls this feature the “Shark Eye Lighting Effect.”
Black Shark 5 series price and availability
This device is currently available on Black Shark official AliExpress and Amazon stores. These devices will ship to certain regions such as Asia, America, and Europe. It is available in Stella Black and Hazy White for the Pro model, while the base model comes in Grey Explorer and Mirror Black.
The actual sale will kick off on June 15 and will ship to chosen locations. The Black Shark 5 Pro will retail at 5,333 yuan (~$799) for the 12GB/256GB variant and 4,665 yuan (~$699) for the 8GB/256GB variant. The Black Shark 5 12GB/256GB option will retail at 3,530 yuan (~$529), and the 8GB/256GB option will retain for 2,863 yuan (~$429).
