Blackview ROCK 3 vs Blackview ROCK 5
28.4chipPerformancechip30.6
44.2Display40.2
42.8Camera42.8
66.3Battery66.7
60Features60
3 spec wins — Blackview ROCK 33 spec wins — Blackview ROCK 5
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Blackview ROCK 3 scores 45.2 against 45.1 for Blackview ROCK 5. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Blackview ROCK 3 edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Blackview ROCK 3
- Stronger display score: 44 vs 40
- 39% lower weight: 388 g vs 635 g
- 39% lower thickness: 18.1 mm vs 29.7 mm
Reasons to pick the Blackview ROCK 5
- 100% higher capacity: 20,000 mAh vs 10,000 mAh
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 22% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 27 W
Display
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 3 | Blackview ROCK 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits+7% | 700 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 71.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 3 | Blackview ROCK 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 | MediaTek Helio G100 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 3 | Blackview ROCK 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 3 | Blackview ROCK 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh | 20,000 mAh+100% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 33 W+22% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 3 | Blackview ROCK 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 388 g+39% | 635 g |
| Thickness | 18.1 mm+39% | 29.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 3 | Blackview ROCK 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
Software
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 3 | Blackview ROCK 5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (DokeOS 5.0) | Android 16 (DokeOS 5.0) |
Audio
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 3 | Blackview ROCK 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |