Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB, Black) - BRAND NEW review

The Black Shark 5 Pro offers a top-tier gaming experience, but it's easy to live with on daily basis, too. This is something that can't be said for a lot of gaming-focused devices, and we think it's pretty important if you're looking for a primary communications device.

The best speakers on any smartphone, Excellent performance, Lovely and responsive display, Pop-up physical trigger buttons, Good main camera, Superfast charging

No wireless charging, No headphone socket or expandable storage, Advertisements in system apps, Battery drains quite quickly when gaming

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB, Black) - BRAND NEW review

The Black Shark 5 Pro is a great gaming-focused smartphone that offers the gamer ‘look’ without being too in your face. Expect flagship-level performance, ultra-fast 120W charging and an improved camera setup, though JoyUI isn’t the most intuitive software around.

Strong gaming performance, Fast, responsive 144Hz display, Built-in magnetic triggers, Vastly improved main camera

Fixed focus on ultrawide camera, Can get hot over prolonged sessions, JoyUI takes some getting used to

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB, Black) - BRAND NEW review

For gaming, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a champ. It has a top-end processor, useful gaming mode and retractable triggers that will deliver a huge edge in competitive games. However, its rough edges emerge when you try to use it as an everyday mobile.

Useful retractable triggers, Charges quickly, Powerful processor

Lackluster battery life, Gets very hot, No headphone jack

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB, Black) - BRAND NEW review

Compared with the predecessor generation, the Black Shark 5 Pro looks to be a hesitant upgrade with a new outfit, upgraded processor, and a slightly higher-resolution camera. In everyday use, we are happy about the fast storage, the reliable fingerprint sensor, the good stereo speakers, and fast...

very fast loading, fast memory, reliable and fast WLAN, extensive gaming software, good speaker sound, Shoulder buttons for gaming and everyday use

Functions partly poorly explained, strong heating, maximum 60 fps in many games, Case without IP certification, short update period

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB, Black) - BRAND NEW review

The Black Shark 5 Pro sits at the top of Xiaomi's latest gaming phone pyramid, boasting the impressive Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and bags of RAM to support it. With improvements in cooling, performance, and cameras, the 5 Pro tops out over the baseline Black Shark 5 and the RS model, but certainly...