We’ve already seen the ROG Phone 5, Legion Phone Duel 2, and RedMagic 6 Pro gaming phones go on sale during 2021 and now we have another addition in the form of the Black Shark 4. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 processor, the Black Shark 4 also boasts magnetic ‘Pop-up’ triggers, 120W charging, and an AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate for a reasonable price of $499/£429.
In case you weren’t aware the Black Shark 4 is manufactured by Xiaomi, which explains why it’s the most affordable gaming smartphone available. The fourth-generation gaming phone goes on sale on May 6th, but you can pre-order it in the US, UK, and Europe for the following prices:
| Model | 8+128GB | 12GB + 256GB |
| Global | $499 | $599 |
| EU | €499 | €599 |
| UK | £429 | £519 |
Pre-order Here: Black Shark
| Black Shark 4 | |
|---|---|
| Software | JoyUI 12.5 |
| Display | 6.67-Inch AMOLED, FHD+ Resolution (2400 x 1080), 394ppi, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 144Hz Refresh Rate, 720Hz Touch Sampling, HDR10+ |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Octa-core |
| Memory | 8/12GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128/256GB, UFS 3.1 |
| Rear Cameras | 48MP Main Camera, 8MP ultra-wide-angle Lens, 5MP Macro Lens |
| Front Camera | 20MP |
| Gaming Controls | Magnetic Pop-up Triggers |
| Battery | 4,500mAh (2,250mAh x 2) |
| Charging | 120W Hyper Charge, USB-C |
| Sensors | Gravity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, fingerprint sensor, ForceTouch sensor |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 76.35 x 10.42mm |
| Weight | 210g |
| Colors | Mirror Black, Pale Grey |
| Price | $499/€499/£429 |
