Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 824,513); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 458.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (92/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.