Xiaomi Black Shark vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Black Shark
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Xiaomi Black Shark
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Black Shark
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.99 | 5.99 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 403 | 403 |
| Screen-to-body | 76 | 77.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 506 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | MIUI 12 |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 7.1.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/1.8 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.6 | 158.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.3 | 8.1 |
| Weight (g) | 190 | 180 |
| Width (mm) | 75.4 | 75.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, April. Released 2018, April | 2018, February. Released 2018, February |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - Global |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Black Shark | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Black Shark and Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Black Shark reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 20 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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