Launch of the Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro with Features and Price

March 25, 2021 Matt Mills Mobile, News 0

The renewal of gaming mobiles for this year has already begun and this time it is the turn of the Xiaomi sub-brand. In a new presentation event that has taken place in China, we have been able to meet the Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro , which are two smartphones with important similarities and differences, although focused in both cases on video games.

Some phones that focus on many aspects such as cooling, screen and power, but without neglecting the design, which as we have seen in previous models such as the Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3S. The finishes are taken very seriously that make it clear as soon as you see them that we are not facing one more mobile and with more reason when seeing the specifications.

All about the Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro

The first thing we see in these gaming models is that their finish is very similar, being practically identical to the naked eye but with an important change in the back, since only the Black Shark 4 Pro integrates a series of X-shaped LEDs that allow create lighting effects with different patterns, while the standard model loses it.

In its upper part it is integrated triggers that can be used especially in games, but options added to the software have also been shown, for example, quickly show the cards and pay through NFC.

Screens to enjoy games

The screen averages are shared between the Black Shark 4 and the Pro model, with a 6.67-inch Amoled screen, HDR10 + and QHD resolution. The refresh rate stands at 144 Hz and also allows us a record-breaking tactile response that reaches 720 Hz , something never seen before on a mobile and what can make a difference in many games.

Power differences in the two models

One of the keys when it comes to staying with one model with another is in the processor, where there is an important difference. The Black Shark 4 Pro includes the powerful Snapdragon 888 , Qualcomm’s flagship chip to date, while the “non-Pro” model uses the Snapdragon 870 which is a modification of the more powerful with a great worse performance that allows to reduce the price.

These smartphones can be purchased in different options with UFS 3.1 memory and LPDDR5 type RAM , the Black Shark 4 arrives with 6, 8 or 12 GB of RAM plus 128 GB of internal memory, in addition to an extra version of 12 GB of RAM with 256 GB of internal memory. Pro part of the Black Shark 4 Pro does so with 8 or 12 GB of RAM plus 256 GB of memory and a 16 GB of RAM option with 512 GB of internal memory.

Triple rear camera

These gaming smartphones have the same camera design, although one of the lenses changes, the main one. The Black Shark 4 Pro has 64 Mpx and the non-Pro has 48 Mpx , in both cases they are accompanied by an 8 Mpx sensor with a wide angle and a 5 Mpx lens as a macro sensor. The front camera integrated in the shape of a hole in the screen is 20 Mpx.

120W fast charging battery

In order to enjoy and take advantage of Xiaomi gaming smartphones, it is very important to have the battery, a new aspect where both models share the best technology. They integrate combined 4,500 mAh batteries that can be fully charged in less than 15 minutes, thanks to the 120W fast charging technology. It is helped by a liquid cooling system to protect the smartphone when charging and playing.

They also include in connectivity everything we can ask for, starting with a 3.5 mm audio jack, as well as NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G technology and WiFi 6 to get the most out of it inside the home and also outside it, since mobility is one of the most important points of gaming mobiles compared to consoles.

Price and release date of the Black Shark 4 Pro

An exact date on which any of the Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro can be purchased has not yet been confirmed. The sale price for each of the versions of the different models is as follows, to which we will have to add taxes to the reach Spain and Europe: