Black Shark 4 features dual-symmetrical stereo speakers, a high-power amplifier, and an oversized sound cavity for surprisingly-bold audio in games and movies. Tuned into partnership with DTS and Cirrus Logic Technology, the Black Shark 4 has an awesome mobile sound system for you to enjoy. Whether you’re gaming online or streaming your favorite shows, experience it all in crystal clarity with bold, vivid color. The Black Shark 4’s next-gen 6.67″ AMOLED display improves brightness, color accuracy, and battery performance compared to previous displays. As the successor, the new Black Shark gaming-phone heat dissipation is bound to be further strengthened, and the Snapdragon 888 performance is expected to be fully released to enhance the gaming experience. Where the “gaming phone” aspects do arise is on the right-side of the phone.
- The gaming-focused phone sets an interesting premise, putting forward features like a 144Hz refresh rate on an AMOLED panel, 120W HyperCharge, and a 720Hz touch sampling rate.
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- As a result, the sound field is expanded and delivers an immersive spatial stereo experience.
- It’s helpful that Xiaomi includes a tutorial for using the software, even if it’s all but required due to the added complexity of having so many features.
There are three color options to choose from, Shadow Black, Misty Grey, and Cosmos Black, and they’re all more or less monochrome, apart from a few light patterns. I received the Cosmos Black variant that’s a solid black shade, adorned only with the “S” logo and a triangular RGB light on the back. You’re clumsy with phones Another feature that you miss out on with the Black Shark 4 Pro is any kind of waterproofing to keep your handset protected – so bear that in mind while using it. Our review unit came in a black color, but there are other color options. The full selection is Shadow Black, Misty Grey, Cosmos Black, Dark Blue and Silver.
- Generally, modern devices come equipped with a single camera, while others have more than one camera setup.
- That’s not what’s exciting here Stock Firmware but the feature that deserves praise for Xiaomi is the refresh rate.
- It takes just the right mix of ingredients to create a delectable Android phone that hits the nail right on the head.
- On the other hand, the distortion along the edges of the image is quite present.
You’ll have to rely on a bright source of light to get something out of it or settle for super fuzzy images. The 5MP macro camera is a real piece of work, which is probably why Xiaomi buried it deep within the camera app. Once you do find it, you’ll realize that your efforts were in vain. It is utterly useless and honestly, I don’t see the need to include it for any reason whatsoever.
Black Shark Technology CEO Luo Yuzhou confirmed on Weibo that all units of Black Shark 3S are sold out, so Black Shark 4 will be on the market soon. The smartphone has already appeared in TENAA, so we know the main specifications. The Black Shark 4 is officially confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 888 Chipset. As in the launch event (of Snapdragon 888), it was revealed that the Black Shark will also develop Snapdragon 888 powered smartphone soon. Both devices come with Android 11 atop MIUI 12 pre-installed, which includes all kinds of Black Shark tweaks for gaming performance.
The magnetic pop-up triggers simulate the physical feel of actual triggers on controllers, making for a responsive and satisfying tactile experience for gamers. For non-gaming scenarios, the triggers also work as the shortcut buttons to turn on the flashlight, free up RAM, record audio, take screenshots, record screen, and more.
