GENERAL |
|
Brand |
Xiaomi |
Model |
Black Shark 4S |
Status |
Available |
Release Date |
16 October 2021 |
Operating System |
Android 11, Joy UI 12.8 |
SIM |
Physical pop-up gaming triggers |
Networks |
2G, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, 4G, 5G |
Body and Dimensions |
|
Height |
163.7 mm |
Width |
76.2 mm |
Thickness |
9.9 mm |
Weight |
210 g (7.41 oz) |
Colors |
Black, White |
Display |
|
Screen type |
Super AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
Screen Size |
6.67 inches |
Screen Resolution |
1080 x 2400 pixels |
Aspect Radio |
20:9 |
Pixel Density |
395 PPI |
screen-to-body ratio |
86.1% |
Hardware |
|
Chipset |
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) |
CPU |
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585) |
GPU |
Adreno 650 |
RAM and Storage |
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Card Slot |
No |
Primary Camera |
|
No. of Cameras |
Triple |
Lens |
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF |
Features |
LED flash, HDR, panorama |
Video Recording |
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps |
Front Camera |
|
No. of Cameras |
Single |
Lens |
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.8µm |
Features |
HDR |
Video Recording |
1080p@30fps |
Connectivity |
|
USB |
USB Type-C 2.0 |
NFC |
Yes |
Radio |
No |
Bluetooth |
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
Loudspeaker |
Yes, with stereo speakers |
Sensors |
|
Fingerprint |
Side-mounted |
Other Sensors |
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Battery |
|
Type |
Li-Po, Non removable |
Capacity |
4500 mAh |
Fast Charger |
120W wired, 100% in 17 min (advertised) |
Network |
|
2G Band |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Band |
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Band |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
5G Band |
1, 3, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
Speed |
HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
Hotspot |
Yes |
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4S is a gaming-oriented smartphone designed to deliver an immersive gaming experience with its high refresh rate and powerful hardware.
The device features a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a fast 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth and responsive visuals during gaming and other activities. The display also supports HDR10+ and can reach a peak brightness of 1300 nits, providing vibrant and bright visuals for multimedia content.
Under the hood, the Black Shark 4S is powered by the Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, featuring an octa-core processor with a top clock speed of 3.2 GHz. The Adreno 650 GPU handles graphics processing, delivering excellent gaming performance and visual effects.
The smartphone comes with various RAM and storage options, including 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage, catering to different performance and storage needs of gamers. However, it does not have a card slot for expandable storage.
The primary camera setup consists of a triple-lens system. The main camera is a 48 MP wide lens with an f/1.8 aperture, allowing for high-resolution and detailed photos. The secondary camera is an 8 MP ultrawide lens with a 120° field of view, enabling users to capture wider scenes. The third camera is a 5 MP macro lens for taking close-up shots of small subjects. The camera system supports features like LED flash, HDR, and panorama, and it can record videos in various resolutions, including 4K at 30/60fps.
For selfies, the front camera sports a 20 MP wide lens with an f/2.0 aperture, capable of capturing detailed and clear self-portraits.
The Black Shark 4S is fueled by a 4500 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery, providing decent battery life for extended gaming sessions.