3. Black Shark 5 Pro – Best for Physical Triggers
The Black Shark 5 Pro may not have redesigned the wheel, but it ticks all the boxes for gamers: it’s got a smooth 144Hz refresh rate, top-tier performance, gaming-specific features like swipe triggers and gesture-enabled shortcuts and more.
120W charging, while unchanged, offers some of the fastest charging times to reach a full 100 per cent charge in under 30 minutes, although the downside is a smaller battery than the alternatives.
Unlike some rivals’ touch triggers, the Black Shark 5 Pro features magnetic triggers that protrude from the body of the phone for a more traditional controller experience, making for a great portable gaming experience without having to carry around extra accessories. .
While not typically a lens for gaming phones, the Black Shark 5 Pro has an impressive 108MP rear-facing camera capable of taking decent shots, although the decision to include autofocus capabilities to the macro lens and not the more popular 120-degree ultra-lens. wide is an odd decision that leaves some ultrawide shots a little soft.
It’s more expensive than the competing Red Magic 7 Pro, but the magnetic triggers, in particular, make the Black Shark 5 Pro a compelling gaming smartphone that eliminates the need for a controller in many games.
