Nothing Phone 3 vs Black Shark 5 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3 has better RAM than Black Shark 5 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3 has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than Black Shark 5 Pro 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3 | Black Shark 5 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4650 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 108 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 79999 | Rs. 49990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 01, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3 is Rs. 79999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 30, 2022. The cost of Black Shark 5 Pro 5G is Rs. 49990.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3 has Screen type where as Black Shark 5 Pro 5G has OLED Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Black Shark's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.8% than Black Shark's phone ~ 85.7%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Black Shark 5 Pro 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Black Shark 5 Pro 5G's 108 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Nothing Phone 3's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Black Shark 5 Pro 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3 | Black Shark 5 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Phone 3 | Shark 5 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 5 years | |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | July 01, 2025 | March 30, 2022 |
| In The Box | Handset (Screen Protector Pre Applied), User Guide, Safety Guide, Sim Ejector, Protective Case, 5A Cable | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.59 x 160.6 x 8.99 mm | 76.5 x 163.9 x 9.5 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 220 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Flexible LTPS (1.07B) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.8% | ~ 85.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 3D Corning Custom Protective Glass |
| Brightness | Peak Brightness: 4500 nits,, Outdoor Brightness: 1600 nits Typical Brightness: 800 nits | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, Touch sampling rate: 1000 Hz, PWM Frequency: 2160 Hz | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Flicker Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Mobile | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Glyph Matrix at Back | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) OV50H, f/1.68 Aperture, 1/1.3 inch Sensor Size, OIS, Autofocus, Staggered HDR 50 MP 3X Periscope Lens (JN5, f/2.68 Aperture, 1/2.75 inch Sensor Size, OIS, 3X Optical Zoom, 60X Digital Zoom, Autofocus 50 MP ƒ/2.2 JN1, f2.2 Aperture, 1/2.76 inch Sensor, EIS, Staggered HDR | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom 60X, TrueLens Engine 4, Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture Mode, Night Mode, Macro Mode, Action Mode, Video recording | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/960 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) JN1, f/2.2 Aperture, 1/2.76 inch Sensor Size, EIS, Staggered HDR Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p, 4K | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | |
| Chipset | qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.20 GHz & 3xCortex-A720@3.00 GHz& 2xA720 @2.80 GHz, & 2xA720@2.02 GHz | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Adreno 730 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon™NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Symmetric Stereo Speakers | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4650 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 5W | |