Black Shark 5 RS 5G vs Realme 12 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Black Shark 5 RS 5G and Realme 12 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Black Shark 5 RS 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Black Shark 5 RS 5G has more internal memory than Realme 12 Pro 5G
| Name | Black Shark 5 RS 5G | Realme 12 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 38990 | Rs. 19999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2022. The cost of Black Shark 5 RS 5G is Rs. 38990. The launch Date of the second phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Black Shark 5 RS 5G has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Realme 12 Pro 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Black Shark's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Realme's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Black Shark's phone ~ 86.1%. Black Shark 5 RS 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 Pro 5G has 20:1.9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Black Shark 5 RS 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 12 Pro 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Black Shark 5 RS 5G's 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Realme 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Black Shark 5 RS 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12 Pro 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Black Shark 5 RS 5G | Realme 12 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Shark 5 RS | 12 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 30, 2022 | January 29, 2024 |
| In The Box | realme 12 Pro 5G, USB Type-C Cable, 67W Adapter, Protect Case, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Quick Guide, Important Product Information Including the Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 163.7 x 9.9 mm | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:1.9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.1% | ~ 93% |
| Features | Always-on Display, 1300 nits (peak) | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20,000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Supports Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Certification, 5G + 5G Dual Mode, Luxury Watch Design, 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Super Linear Dual Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 26mm 32 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 2x optical zoom and 4x lossless zoom 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX882 (50 MP), Sony IMX709 Sensor (32 MP) | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slow-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Starry Mode, Tilt-Shift, Macro, Movie, Dual-View Video, Group Portrait, Long Exposure |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/960 fps FHD | 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) | 4xCortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge |