The Ultimate Gaming Phone Battle: Red Magic 7 Pro vs. Black Shark 5 Pro
As gaming smartphones become more popular, we witness an intense competition among manufacturers to offer the best possible features and specifications. In this article, we will compare two of the leading gaming smartphones in the market - Red Magic 7 Pro and Black Shark 5 Pro - and see which one comes out on top.
Design and Display
The design of both phones is typical for gaming smartphones, with a sleek and edgy appearance. However, the Red Magic 7 Pro's design is more unique with an RGB light strip that runs across the back panel. The phone comes in black and red colors, and its rear fingerprint sensor is perfectly positioned for quick access.
The Black Shark 5 Pro, on the other hand, comes in two colors - black and silver - and has a symmetrical design that looks elegant. The phone features a magnetic charging connector on the back that allows for quick and easy charging. Both smartphones come with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution, but the Red Magic 7 Pro has a higher refresh rate of 90Hz as compared to Black Shark 5 Pro’s 60Hz.
Performance and Specifications
Both Red Magic 7 Pro and Black Shark 5 Pro are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 - one of the most powerful chipsets available for Android devices. The Red Magic 7 Pro comes with 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB internal storage while the Black Shark 5 Pro has 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.
As far as the battery capacity and charging speed is concerned, the Red Magic 7 Pro has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging. The phone can be charged up to 50% in just 15 minutes. The Black Shark 5 Pro, on the other hand, comes with a slightly bigger battery of 4,500mAh but supports a faster 120W fast charging that can fully charge the phone in just 15 minutes. Both phones run on Android 10 with their respective custom UIs - Red Magic OS and Joy UI.
Camera and Gaming Features
When it comes to cameras, both phones have similar specs with a 64MP primary camera, a 13MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP depth sensor. The Red Magic 7 Pro has a slightly better 8MP front camera compared to the Black Shark 5 Pro’s 20MP. However, the gaming features of both phones are where they truly shine. The Red Magic 7 Pro has a built-in liquid cooling system that keeps the temperature of the phone under control even during intense gaming sessions. The phone also has shoulder triggers that can be mapped to game-specific functions. The Black Shark 5 Pro has a similar cooling system called the Black Shark Cooling 4.0 where a heat sink is placed directly over the chipset to reduce heat. It also has pressure-sensitive triggers that can be used for gaming.
Overall, both phones have impressive features but differ slightly in terms of design, performance, and gaming features. The Red Magic 7 Pro has a unique design, a slightly higher refresh rate, and shoulder triggers. In contrast, the Black Shark 5 Pro has a faster charging speed and pressure-sensitive triggers, and its design is more elegant. Ultimately, the choice between these two gaming phones depends on the user’s personal preferences and requirements.
