Our quick take
Black Shark 4 Pro - 4.0 / 5
Design
- Dimensions: 163.8 x 76.4 x 9.9mm / Weight: 220 grams Physical pop-up gaming triggers/buttons Glass front and back, aluminium frame
Media powerhouse
- 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display 1300 nits brightness, HDR10+ 1080 x 2400 resolution 144Hz refresh rate Stereo speakers, 3.5mm port, Hi-Res audio
Performance and battery
- Snapdragon 888 platform, 8GB/12GB/16GB RAM 256GB/512GB storage, no microSD expansion 4500mAh battery, 120W fast-charging
Gaming Additions and software
- Android 11 software Joy UI 12.5 skin
Camera
Triple rear camera system Main: 64-megapixel, f/1.8 aperture Ultra-wide: 8MP, f/2.2 Macro: 5MP, f/2.4
Main: 64-megapixel, f/1.8 aperture Ultra-wide: 8MP, f/2.2 Macro: 5MP, f/2.4
To recap
With so many manufacturers going after that skinny-bezelled sleek look for their smartphones, it’s refreshing when a phone comes along that’s different. The Black Shark 4 Pro’s priority is all about practicality: giving you a big and bright screen, big sound, but therefore being that bit bigger than your usual. But does that really matter? We think it’s fantastic - whether you’re a gamer or not.
