Xiaomi Black Shark 5: Everything you need to know
Black Shark pulled back the covers on the latest generation of its gaming-focused smartphones back in March, with the Black Shark 5 series going on sale in China shortly after – but what about the rest of the world?
As with previous models in the series, there was a bit of a delay, but the Black Shark 5 range is now available worldwide following a larger global release in June.
With the range now available worldwide, here’s all you need to know about the three new models in the Black Shark 5 family.
When was the Black Shark 5 released worldwide?
The Black Shark 5 range was announced in China on30 Marchand the phones went on sale there on2 April.
Following a period of radio silence from the brand, Black Shark rolled out the Black Shark 5 and Black Shark 5 Pro worldwide on9 June.They are now available to buy in the UK, US and other regions not only viaBlack Shark’s website, but third-party retailers likeAmazonandAliexpresstoo.
How much does the Black Shark 5 cost?
With the international release came international pricing for the Black Shark 5 range – that is, aside from the Black Shark 5 RS, which seems to still be a China-exclusive for now.Here’s how the Black Shark 5 pricing stacks up:
Black Shark 5
Black Shark 5 RS
Black Shark 5 Pro
Here’s the official reveal trailer from Xiaomi (via Sparrow News/YouTube):
What are the Black Shark 5 specs?
As you can see from above, there are three tiers in the Black Shark 5 range. These are the standard, RS, and Pro – though the RS isn’t available outside of China at the time of writing.
The standard Black Shark 5 is the entry-levelmodel and as such doesn’t receive the top-of-the-line specs that you’ll find on the Pro. But, for the money it looks like it could be a very interesting mid-range option, even for non-gamers.
The Black Shark 5 RS is essentially a rebranded Black Shark Pro 4, as it shares the same processor, cameras, design, display and battery.
Finally there’s the flagship Black Shark 5 Pro, which will be the one serious gamers will clamouring to get their hands on thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, OLED display and advanced cameras.
Here’s a breakdown of their technical specifications:
If you’re curious how the collection stacks up against the competition, be sure to read our roundup of thebest gaming phones.
Author: Martyn Casserly, Contributor
Martyn has been involved with tech ever since the arrival of his ZX Spectrum back in the early 80s. He covers iOS, Android, Windows and macOS, writing tutorials, buying guides and reviews.
