Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro

11 reviews

Nov, 2024

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battery (5)
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usability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 reviews of Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the size and portability are overall positive. The price and screen are also appreciated. Views are divided on the reliability, and the camera and usability get negative views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : David Nield (techradar.com)

Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro review

Another great phone for gamers

Speedy 120W charging ; Dedicated gaming features ; Impressive battery life

No wireless charging ; Standard camera quality ; Not the thinnest

Mar, 2022

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Expert review by : Cam Bunton (pocket-lint.com)

Black Shark 4 Pro review: Not just for gamers

Want a big phone with a great display, speedy performance and great sound? Look no further. This isn't just a phone for gamers.

Stunning big display ; Stereo speakers are great ; Ejectable trigger buttons are a real advantage ; Not too expensive

Battery life isn't great ; Cameras are so-so ; Last generation processor and software might put off some buyers

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...

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : Lewis Painter (techadvisor.co.uk)

Black Shark 4 Pro review

The Black Shark 4 Pro is a great gaming-focused smartphone despite the year-old internals.

Incredible 144Hz AMOLED display ; Magnetic pop-up triggers are handy ; Incredible performance from an older chipset

Price doesn't reflect age of internals ; JoyUI 12.5 can be frustrating to use ; Limited RGB lighting

The Black Shark 4 Pro has some great gaming-focused features, including magnetic pop-up triggers and one of the most responsive displays around, but the year-old Snapdragon 888 stops it from being an instant recommendation.

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

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Expert review by : Jason England (laptopmag.com)

Black Shark 4 Pro review: A decent budget gaming phone

One last high-power ride for the Snapdragon 888

Pushes Snapdragon 888 to high speeds ; Super smooth 144Hz display ; Physical shoulder buttons ; 120W charging ; Affordable price…

…but you can get better for a tiny amount more ; Dull camera system ; Picture watermarks on by default ; Very gamer-centric hardware design ; The Shark Chan app is creepy af

The Black Shark 4 Pro squeezes every last drop of potential out of last year’s components, pairing them with 120W charging and physical shoulder buttons, to make a decent budget gaming phone. But there are too many problems and an extremely creepy...

Apr, 2022

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Expert review by : June Wan (zdnet.com)

Black Shark 4 Pro review: Gaming flagship killer | ZDNet

The Black Shark 4 Pro is a gaming phone packed to the gills with high-level specs, giving any gamer a competitive advantage. But its most useful feature blows its competitors out of the water.

Large 6.67-inch, 144Hz AMOLED display ; 120W fast charging ; Side-mounted triggers are game-changing ; Consistent gaming performance

No MicroSD card slot for expandable memory ; Middling 4,500mAh battery ; Fingerprint sensor is too sensitive ; Update cadence can be better

Mar, 2022

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Expert review by : Chazz Mair (reviewgeek.com)

Black Shark 4 Pro Review: A Powerhouse in Your Pocket

Mobile Gaming has come a long way from those Java-powered flip phone games, and holding Xiaomi's Black Shark 4 Pro in my hands is a firm reminder. It maintains the sleek design of a standard smartphone, but upon closer inspection, you'll find a...

Snapdragon 888 Processor ; Convenient shoulder buttons ; Lightweight with a big screen ; Responsive display

Odd user interface ; Last-gen Snapdragon Processor ; Unimpressive camera

Apr, 2022

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Expert review by : Namerah Saud Fatmi (androidcentral.com)

The Black Shark 4 Pro continues the legacy of value-packed gaming phones

The Black Shark 4 Pro has made its global debut with little fanfare. If you haven't already heard of it, you need to put this on your radar. Here's our review explaining exactly why.

Stunning 144Hz AMOLED display ; Triggers add functionality beyond gaming ; Snappy 720Hz touch sampling ; Lightweight, bloat-free software ; Incredible 120W fast charging ; Consistently great gaming experience

Disappointing battery life ; Heating issues while charging ; No wireless charging or official IP rating

Don't let the plain Jane design deceive you, the Black Shark 4 Pro is a gaming powerhouse underneath all that sensible and plain dressing. That AMOLED display with 720Hz touch sampling is in a league of its own, sure to win you many nights of chicken...

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : Raja Idris (pokde.net)

Black Shark 4 Pro Review — Setting The Benchmark For Gaming Smartphones?

Here's our full Black Shark 4 Pro review, find out what we think about the gaming smartphone and see if it's the one for you.

+ Super fast 120W fast charger ; + Pretty AMOLED 144Hz refresh rate display ; + Cameras are decent even when they're not the real selling point ; + Temperatures are good when gaming ; + Dual speakers is surprisingly good

- Battery efficiency could do better ; - Could do with bigger storage for base variant ; - English usage is questionable on their software ; - Physical triggers could do with less travel

The Black Shark 4 Pro ticks most of the boxes for a gaming smartphone and with a little bit of improvement, it could've been just perfect.

Feb, 2022