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Black Shark 5 Pro vs POCO F6

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2022

Black Shark 5 Pro

Price on request

87.9/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.9

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera90/100

Battery82/100

· 2024

POCO F6

$449

87.7/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.7

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera88/100

Battery88/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Black Shark 5 Pro:

✓108MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy POCO F6:

✓41g lighter chassis (179g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9550 lower launch MSRP ($449 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+350 mAh more capacity)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Black Shark 5 Pro	POCO F6
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.67"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (395 ppi)	2712x1220 (446 ppi)
Refresh Rate	144 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	2,400 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	108 MP	50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-600
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	8 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	19.7 MP	20 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.83 x 76.35 x 9.9 mm	160.5 x 74 x 8 mm
Weight	220 g	179 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP64
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,650 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	120W wired fast charging	90W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$449

Editorial Lab Verdict

Black Shark 5 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.9/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Black Shark 5 Pro ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 90/100 camera rating.

When to buy Black Shark 5 Pro:

Higher overall BeastScore: 87.9 vs top rival 87.7 · Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 90W

When to buy POCO F6:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+350 mAh more) · Brighter screen: 2,400 nits peak vs 0 nits

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Black Shark 5 Pro vs POCO F6

Which phone is better: Black Shark 5 Pro or POCO F6?

Black Shark 5 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.9/100 compared to POCO F6 (87.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 87.9 vs top rival 87.7 and Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 90W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Black Shark 5 Pro and POCO F6?

Black Shark 5 Pro is equipped with a 6.67-inch display and 4650 mAh battery, while POCO F6 features a 6.67-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Black Shark 5 Pro and POCO F6?

In lab hardware evaluations, Black Shark 5 Pro scores 90/100 in camera performance, while POCO F6 scores 88/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Black Shark 5 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Black Shark 5 Pro vs POCO F6

Which phone is better: Black Shark 5 Pro or POCO F6?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Black Shark 5 Pro and POCO F6?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Black Shark 5 Pro and POCO F6?

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