Apple iPhone Duo vs Black Shark 5 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Apple iPhone Duo edges ahead with a BeastScore of 93.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Apple iPhone Duo
Black Shark 5 Pro
Apple iPhone Duo wins 4 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedApple iPhone Duo9795
- CameraApple iPhone Duo9390
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie7676
- BatteryApple iPhone Duo8882
- DisplayApple iPhone Duo9892
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueBlack Shark 5 Pro5068
- Apple iPhone Duo has the bigger battery5,200 mAh vs 4,650 mAh
- Black Shark 5 Pro charges faster120W vs 60W
- Black Shark 5 Pro has a sharper main camera108 MP vs 48 MP
- Black Shark 5 Pro has a smoother screen144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Apple iPhone Duo has the bigger screen7.8" vs 6.67"
- Black Shark 5 Pro is lighter220 g vs 239 g
- Black Shark 5 Pro has a sharper selfie camera19.7 MP vs 18 MP
- Apple iPhone Duo has the faster chipApple M4 / A20 Pro Max vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Apple iPhone Duo wins — BeastScore 93.5/100
The Apple iPhone Duo is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 4,650 mAh) and bigger screen (7.8" vs 6.67"). The Black Shark 5 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (120W vs 60W).
Larger battery: 5,200 mAh vs 4,650 mAh · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Faster wired charging: 120W vs 60W · Higher-resolution main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
Common questions
Which is better: Apple iPhone Duo or Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Duo is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 4,650 mAh) and bigger screen (7.8" vs 6.67"). The Black Shark 5 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (120W vs 60W). BeastScore: Apple iPhone Duo 93.5/100, Black Shark 5 Pro 87.9/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Apple iPhone Duo and Black Shark 5 Pro?
Apple iPhone Duo has a 7.8-inch display and 5200 mAh battery. Black Shark 5 Pro has a 6.67-inch display and 4650 mAh battery.
How do Apple iPhone Duo and Black Shark 5 Pro compare for speed?
Apple iPhone Duo scores 97/100 for performance; Black Shark 5 Pro scores 95/100.
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