Xiaomi Black Shark 4S The Xiaomi Black Shark 4S is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,500 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2021).
2021 · Mid-range · Android 11 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.67" · 163.7 x 76.2 x 9.9 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.39 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
RAM 12GB | 8GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 48 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Solid 4,500 mAh battery for all-day use
✓ Smooth Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓ 12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓ 6.67" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
RAM
12GB | 8GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
395 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Multi-Camera Setup
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro), AF
Main Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,500 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Charging
120W wired, 100% in 17 min
📱 Design & Build
Weight
210g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
163.7 x 76.2 x 9.9 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S support 5G?› Yes, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S have NFC?› Yes, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S support wireless charging?› No, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S support fast charging?› Yes, up to 120W (120W wired, 100% in 17 min).
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S have expandable storage?› No, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S does not support a memory card.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S support dual SIM?› The Xiaomi Black Shark 4S SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S ship with?› The Xiaomi Black Shark 4S ships with Android 11, Joy UI 12.8.
What type of USB port does the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S use?› The Xiaomi Black Shark 4S uses USB Type-C 2.0.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S support Wi-Fi 7?› The Xiaomi Black Shark 4S supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Xiaomi Black Shark 4S has 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive.
