Both phones went on sale in China from 26 March, but we’ve had to wait a bit longer for it for a global launch. Black Shark 4 has motorized Stock Firmware shoulder buttons that retract into the frame when not needed. Every smart device now requires you to agree to a series of terms and conditions before you can use it — contracts that no one actually reads. It’s impossible for us to read and analyze every single one of these agreements.
To enter it, you can open the app or press both magnetic pop-up triggers together. Once you’re in there, you’ll find the Game Lobby, Game Configuration, and the Setting Center. The only additional apps that you get right out of the box are designed to improve your gaming experience. Shark Space 4.0 acts as the central hub for everything gaming on your Black Shark 4 Pro. Then there’s Shark Chan, a gamified assistant of sorts that helps you set alarms or change wallpapers. You can actually interact with the virtual avatar in the dedicated Shark Chan app. Before MIUI 12 rolled out, most folks would back away from Xiaomi phones right away, the main reason being bloatware and ads within the UI.
- On the other hand, I noticed a serious overheating problem on 3DMark’s Wild Life Stress Test benchmark, which simulates gaming usage for 20 minutes.
- However, the image becomes a bit pixelated in only one lux of brightness, but colors and the image content can still be recognized in general.
- But you still encounter this issue, then go to your phone service centre and get it resolved.
- Some users may prefer larger and bolder devices, while others may prefer smaller and lighter ones.
- Of course, as a gaming phone, the new Black Shark 4 is bound to bring new upgrades.
As for headphones, the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack means you can enjoy lag-free audio. Looking at the numbers, the 4 Pro measures in at 6.5 x 3 x 0.4 inches with a weight of 7.8 ounces.
For comparison, the Red Magic 6 series starts at £509/US$599, while you’ll pay at least £799 (approx. US$1,100) for the